ED

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ED Files Chargesheet And Accuses AAP Of Money Laundering

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet in the Delhi Liquor Policy scam and accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "using" a part of the Rs 100 crore kickbacks.  The money has been allegedly received from the 'south group' liquor lobby to meet its expenditure for the Goa Assembly poll campaign in 2022. Furthermore, the agency's supplementary charge sheet filed in the Delhi Excise policy linked money laundering case.

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 03:53 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi Liquor policy, Charge sheet, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, AAP

Bitcoin

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Money Laundering Laws Applies To Crypto Trading: GoI

In a setback to Indian bitcoin traders, India’s money laundering laws will now apply to trade in cryptocurrencies, said the federal government. In a notification dated March 7, the Government of India said, "The exchange between virtual digital assets and fiat currencies, the exchange between one or more forms of virtual digital assets and the transfer of digital assets will be covered under money laundering laws." 

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 09:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Cryptocurrency, Indian government, MONEY LAUNDERING, Notification, Traders

Courtesy: The Indian Express

EX NSE Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna

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Delhi HC Grants Bail To Ex NSE Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna

The Delhi High Court (HC) granted bail to Ex NSE Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna in illegal phone tapping and money laundering case. On February 8, the Delhi HC Justice Jasmeet Singh said, "The application is allowed. The applicant is granted bail." Chitra Ramakrishna was arrested by CBI in the money laundering case by the ED, which opposed her bail saying, she is a 'mastermind'. The matter is still under investigation.

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 11:32 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Ex Chairman Chitra Ramakrishna, Bail, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, Delhi HC

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Rana Ayyub

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Rana Ayyub Tweets About ED Allegations, Says "My Pen Can Never Be Silences"

My pen can NEVER be silenced. Ironic that I conducted a seminar yesterday, here in the US, on the attack on the free press in India. I will continue to raise my voice against the persecution of the marginalised in the country," tweeted Journalist Rana Ayyub. The statement came hours after the ED prosecuted the journalist in Ketto crowdfunding case, alleging Rana of misusing charity money for personal use.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 08:02 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Enforcement Directorate, Rana Ayyub, journalist, Twitter, MONEY LAUNDERING

Rana Ayyub

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ED Files Money Laundering Charges Against Journalist Rana Ayyub

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a prosecution complaint against Rana Ayyub under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.  On October 12, the ED said that its probe revealed that the journalist launched three fundraiser campaigns on the 'Ketto platform’ starting in April 2020 and collected funds totalling Rs 2.69 crores. It further mentioned, the journalist launched campaigns just to cheat people and made FDs.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 01:40 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, Rana Ayyub, Ketto Fundraiser, Case Registered

Sanjay Raut

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Sanjay Raut Pens Emotional Letter For Mother, Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Arrested in a money laundering case, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has written an emotional letter to his mother, assuring her that he would definitely come back. "Some never go home. I too cannot bow down to enemies of Maharashtra and Shiv Sena," said Raut on October 12. Notably, the Bombay Court extended the judicial custody of Sanjay Raut to October 17, with the ED investigating the Pathra Chawl Scam case.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 07:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena, Emotional Letter, mother, MONEY LAUNDERING

Sanjay Raut

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Mumbai Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Sanjay Raut

The Mumbai Court extended the judicial custody of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Patra Chawl Scam in Maharashtra. On October 10, the court reviewed the case and extended custody till October 17, extended twice since the arrest. The ED arrested Raut in connection with money laundering case and financial irregularities in the redevelopment project in Mumbai's Patra Chawl, in Maharashtra.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 05:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Sanjay Raut, mp, Shiv Sena, MONEY LAUNDERING, Judicial Custody

Anil Deshmukh

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Anil Deshmukh Gets Bail In Money Launder Case: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh in a money laundering case, registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED.) On October 4, the HC reviewed Deshmukh's plea and granted bail to the National Congress Party member, with a bond of Rs 1 lakh. Although Anil has been granted bail, he will still remain behind the bars in the Central Bureau of Investigation case.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 03:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bombay High Court, Bail Granted, Anil Deshmukh, NCP Member, MONEY LAUNDERING

AGB Shipyard Case

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ABG Shipyard Limited Case: ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs 2,747.69 Crores

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs. 2747.69 crore in the ABG Shipyard Limited case. On September 22, ED attached the assets in a money laundering case, which include Shipyard at Surat and Dahej located in Gujarat, agricultural lands and plots, various commercial and residential premises in Gujarat and Maharashtra and bank accounts owned by ABG Shipyard Ltd, its group companies and other related entities.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 05:51 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: ABG Shipyard Case, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, Assets Attached, Investigartion

jacquelin Fernandaz

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EOW Issues Summon To Jacqueline Fernandez, Asks To Appear On Sep 14

After Enforcement Directorate, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) issued a notice to Bollywood actress Jaqueline Fernandes. On September 12, the EOW issued notice in connection with the alleged money laundering cases registered against conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. In fresh summon, the actress has been asked to appear before the EOW on September 14, for an investigation. With this, it is the third time a summon has been issued to the actress.… read-more

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 08:31 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Jacquelin Fernandez, Entertainment, investigation, MONEY LAUNDERING, Conman Sukesh Chandrashekar