Enforcement Directorate (ED): News
24 Apr 2025
Kapil Sibal'Resign or face jail': Supreme Court warns Tamil Nadu minister
The Supreme Court of India has given a stark choice to Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji: quit as minister, or go to jail.
22 Apr 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaAfter SEBI, ED launches simultaneous probe into Gensol Engineering, BluSmart
Gensol Engineering and BluSmart are being investigated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
22 Apr 2025
HyderabadMahesh Babu summoned by ED in money laundering case: Report
In a major development, Telugu film superstar Mahesh Babu has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an investigation involving potential money laundering.
17 Apr 2025
HaryanaRobert Vadra blames BJP for ED summons, calls them baseless
Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for his recent summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
16 Apr 2025
AssamCongress protests outside ED headquarters after Sonia, Rahul Gandhi chargesheeted
The Congress Party has launched a countrywide protest against the Centre and its investigative agencies.
15 Apr 2025
Mehul ChoksiED plans to seize Mehul Choksi's assets in 10 countries
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reached out to 10 countries in a bid to seize the assets of Mehul Choksi, the Economic Times reported.
14 Apr 2025
Belgium'Mehul Choksi extremely sick, will appeal against custody': Lawyer
The legal counsel of Mehul Choksi has said that they are in the process of submitting an appeal against his arrest in Belgium in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case.
14 Apr 2025
BelgiumMehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by Belgian authorities.
07 Apr 2025
Vijay MallyaBanks recovered properties worth ₹14,000cr, twice I owe: Vijay Mallya
Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya has claimed Indian banks have recovered properties worth ₹14,131.6 crore from him.
04 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)ED raids offices linked to 'L2: Empuraan' producer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a series of raids on the Tamil Nadu and Kerala offices linked to Gokulam Gopalan, a prominent businessman and film producer.
02 Apr 2025
George SorosED probes USAID's funding to Indian firm linked with Soros
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now looking into the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in the wake of a probe against hedge fund operator George Soros.
18 Mar 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaPaytm gets SEBI's nod to offer financial advice, shares surge
Paytm Money, a subsidiary of One97 Communications, has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) to function as a research analyst.
18 Mar 2025
BengaluruED raids entities linked to George Soros in Bengaluru
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a series of raids at the Bengaluru offices of Open Society Foundations (OSF), a nonprofit organization founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
16 Mar 2025
Bengaluru AirportRanya Rao's stepfather, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave
K Ramachandra Rao, the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation, has been sent on compulsory leave after his stepdaughter, actress Ranya Rao, was arrested recently.
11 Mar 2025
Indian NavyPM Modi arrives in Mauritius for 2-day visit
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day state visit. He was invited by his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam to attend the island nation's national day celebrations as the guest of honor.
02 Mar 2025
Uttar PradeshKey accused in ₹3,558 crore 'cloud particle scam' arrested
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the alleged masterminds of the ₹3,558 crore "cloud particle scam," Sukhvinder Singh Kharour and Dimple Kharour.
24 Feb 2025
Box Office'Game Changer' extras file police complaint over alleged unpaid dues
The production team of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's political thriller Game Changer is facing legal issues. A bunch of background actors have filed a police complaint alleging that they were not paid for their work in the movie.
24 Feb 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP leader accuses Sam Pitroda of illegally occupying forest land
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader NR Ramesh has filed a complaint against Congress leader Sam Pitroda, accusing him of illegally occupying 12.35 acres of reserve forest land in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, since 1991.
21 Feb 2025
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)ED attaches ₹10cr assets of director Shankar—Copyright case explained
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached three properties worth ₹10.11cr belonging to famous film director S Shankar.
17 Feb 2025
Income Tax Department of IndiaWhy super-rich Indians are facing ED and I-T's probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are reportedly intensifying their probe against Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) with undisclosed foreign assets.
14 Feb 2025
Satyendar JainHome Ministry seeks president's nod to prosecute AAP's Satyendra Jain
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought the President's approval to prosecute former Delhi Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain.
08 Feb 2025
Anna Hazare'Kejriwal focused on liquor': Anna Hazare as AAP faces defeat
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has slammed former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being consumed by "money and power."
06 Feb 2025
Bombay High CourtCourt to hear plea linking Thackeray to Sushant Singh's death
The Bombay High Court will hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on February 19 seeking the arrest of Shiv Sena MLA Aditya Thackeray in connection with the deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian, reported The Free Press Journal.
27 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Not permissible': Delhi HC dismisses plea to derecognize AAP
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the derecognition of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
24 Jan 2025
PaytmED probes Paytm, Razorpay, others over crypto scam worth ₹2,200cr
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now investigating some of the most popular payment gateways, including Paytm, Razorpay, PayU, and Easebuzz.
19 Jan 2025
AadhaarBengaluru techie loses ₹11 crore to cyber scammers
A Bengaluru-based tech professional has been cheated of ₹11 crore by cybercriminals impersonating officials from the police, customs, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
18 Jan 2025
Siddaramaiah₹300 crore assets seized in case linked to Siddaramaiah
In an alleged money laundering case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 142 immovable properties, worth approximately ₹300 crore.
02 Jan 2025
Money Laundering Case'False allegations': Pooja Banerjee denies ties to money laundering case
TV actor Pooja Banerjee has publicly denied her involvement in a money laundering case linked to a Pakistani betting website, Magicwin.
01 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpIndian illegal entries to US drop sharply: Canadian immigration authority
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has noted a sharp decline in the number of Indian nationals illegally entering the United States.
24 Dec 2024
Dawood IbrahimED seizes Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar's Thane flat
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized a flat in Thane, Maharashtra, in connection with a money laundering case against Iqbal Kaskar, the brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
23 Dec 2024
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)ED registers money laundering case against ex-constable in MP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a case under the Prevention of MoneyLaundering Act (PMLA) against former Madhya Pradesh State Road Transportation Department constable Saurabh Sharma and his aide Chetan Singh Gaur.
19 Dec 2024
BollywoodMoney laundering case: Mallika Sherawat, Pooja Banerjee questioned by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly recorded statements of Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and television star Pooja Banerjee in a money laundering investigation.
17 Dec 2024
Raj Kundra'Never involved in pornography': Raj Kundra breaks silence after 3yrs
After three years of silence, Raj Kundra, businessperson and husband of actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, has finally broken his silence over the allegations of pornography production that have mired him in controversy.
15 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Police link ₹22.25L stolen in fake ED raid to AAP
The Gujarat Police have reportedly found a connection between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in Kutch.
14 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Madhya Pradesh couple die by suicide, leave Rahul Gandhi note
A suicide note left by a Madhya Pradesh couple has triggered a political row.
14 Dec 2024
GoaGoa casino director, crew attack ED team; confined in room
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was allegedly attacked at Cruise Casino Pride, an offshore casino in Goa, while conducting a search in connection with a money laundering investigation, TOI reported.
09 Dec 2024
Raj KundraED questions actor Gehana in money laundering case
Actor Gehana Vasisth was recently questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to the alleged illegal distribution of pornographic movies.
09 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP fields UPSC guide—Ojha—from Patparganj, Sisodia moves to Jangpura
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due early next year.
04 Dec 2024
Calcutta High Court'You're corrupt': SC while reserving order on ex-minister's bail plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the bail plea of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, accused in a money laundering case in connection with the state's cash-for-jobs scam.
03 Dec 2024
Mumbai PoliceRaj Kundra skips ED hearing in porn case: Here's why
Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra, missed a scheduled hearing with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday.
01 Dec 2024
Mumbai PoliceRaj Kundra summoned by ED in porn racket case
Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a pornography racket case.
30 Nov 2024
Mumbai Police'Unacceptable to drag my wife...'—Raj Kundra reacts after ED raids
Businessman Raj Kundra has slammed media reports that allegedly "dragged" his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, into the ongoing pornography racket case.
29 Nov 2024
AppleED raids Raj Kundra's house in porn-linked money-laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently conducting raids at the Mumbai residence and offices of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
28 Nov 2024
CryptocurrencyDelhi: ED team attacked during raids in cyber fraud case
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked while conducting a raid in Delhi's Bijwasan on Thursday.
27 Nov 2024
Calcutta High Court'How long?': SC slams ED for incarcerating ex-minister without trial
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the prolonged detention of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee without trial.
27 Nov 2024
Delhi High CourtJacqueline can't be prosecuted for Sukesh's money laundering: Lawyer
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's lawyer has contended that she cannot be charged with money laundering as she was not part of any crime for the purpose of making money.
25 Nov 2024
Mann Ki BaatNoida woman duped of ₹34 lakh in 'digital arrest' scam
Cybercriminals posing as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) defrauded a woman from Sector 41 in Noida of ₹34 lakh.
21 Nov 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi HC quashes Kejriwal's plea seeking stay on trial
The Delhi High Court has declined to stay trial court proceedings against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the excise policy scam.
18 Nov 2024
AmazonED probing Amazon, Flipkart's relationships with sellers for FDI violations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now looking into the relationships between e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, and their sellers.
14 Nov 2024
Amanatullah KhanAAP's Amanatullah Khan granted bail in Waqf Board case
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to the Delhi Waqf Board.
11 Nov 2024
AmazonED to summon Amazon, Flipkart executives over investment law violations
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) will summon executives of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, as part of an ongoing probe into alleged foreign investment law violations, according to Reuters.
07 Nov 2024
AmazonED raids Amazon and Flipkart sellers over money laundering allegations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted nationwide raids on sellers associated with major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart.
26 Oct 2024
DelhiED raids 5 states over Coldplay, Diljit concert ticket scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a massive search operation in five Indian states—Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore—over illegal ticket sales for upcoming concerts of Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh.
18 Oct 2024
GuwahatiTamannaah Bhatia questioned by ED in money laundering case
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati, Assam, on Thursday.
18 Oct 2024
Satyendar JainAAP leader Satyendar Jain gets bail in money laundering case
A Delhi court has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case.
18 Oct 2024
SiddaramaiahED raids MUDA office amid land allotment row involving Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Friday.
11 Oct 2024
Bombay High CourtRaj Kundra reacts after interim relief in ED eviction notice
Businessman Raj Kundra, actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband, shared a cryptic message on X/Twitter recently after the Bombay High Court temporarily stayed the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s eviction notices.
11 Oct 2024
DubaiMahadev betting app mastermind Saurabh Chandrakar arrested in Dubai
Saurabh Chandrakar, the prime accused in the Mahadev betting app scam, has been arrested in Dubai, following an Interpol Red Corner notice issued by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).
09 Oct 2024
Raj KundraShilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra challenge ED eviction notice in Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) why it issued an eviction notice to actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra.
09 Oct 2024
TelanganaWhy cricketer Azharuddin was grilled for 9 hours by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has grilled former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin in a money laundering case.
07 Oct 2024
Kolkata PoliceRoy raped, murdered doctor: CBI's chargesheet in RG Kar case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against Sanjoy Roy, a former contractual staff member with the Kolkata Police, for the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
07 Oct 2024
Lalu Prasad YadavLalu, sons granted bail by Delhi court in land-for-jobs case
A Delhi court granted bail on Monday to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, along with his sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, in the land-for-jobs money laundering case.
03 Oct 2024
HaryanaCongress MLA's son, arrested for fraud, seen roaming outside hospital
Sikandar Singh, the son of Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhokar, was recently spotted outside a hospital in Rohtak despite being in judicial custody, India Today reported.
03 Oct 2024
BengaluruMUDA case: Complainant alleges Siddaramaiah, others trying to destroy evidence
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing a new complaint lodged by Pradeep Kumar, who has accused him and others of tampering with evidence related to 14 land sites in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
03 Oct 2024
HyderabadMohammad Azharuddin summoned by ED in HCA corruption case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to former cricketer and Congress leader, Mohammad Azharuddin, in relation to a money laundering case involving the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
30 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ED books Siddaramaiah, others in MUDA land scam case
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), taking cognizance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR, news agency PTI reported.
29 Sep 2024
Bengaluru'Clear-cut case of extortion': Complainant attacks Sitharaman over electoral bonds
Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP), Adarsh Iyer, who filed a complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, claimed that they misused their power to shake down companies for money.
