Enforcement Directorate News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Shell companies, fake loans & betrayed buyers: Inside Noida's real estate scandal
Lucknow, April 19: Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive search operations at eight locations across Agra, Meerut, Noida, and Delhi in connection with a large-scale financial fraud involving M/s Unnati Fortune Holdings Limited (UFHL) and its promoter, Anil Mithas.
Gandhi Parivar will have to face consequences for their actions: CM Gupta on National Herald case
New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said the Gandhi family will have to face consequences for their actions in the National Herald case.
Robert Vadra's questioning by ED: A timeline of land deal case
New Delhi, April 17: Businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, is facing the heat of the Enforcement Directorate's probe into a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana.
Rahul Gandhi on two-day US visit from April 21
New Delhi, April 17: Amid mounting troubles for the Gandhi-Vadra families over money laundering investigations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be travelling to the US next week.
Committed to cooperating with authorities: EaseMyTrip on ED raid
New Delhi, April 17: After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted multi-state searches, including at one of the premises of EaseMyTrip, in connection with the Mahadev online betting app-linked money laundering case, the online travel platform on Thursday said it remains committed to cooperating with the authorities.
Agencies like ED should be shut down if misused: Akhilesh Yadav
Bhubaneswar, April 16: Samajwadi Party (SP) President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that the central investigating agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should be shut down if misused.
I'm too strong for all this, says Robert Vadra as he faces 2nd day of ED questioning
New Delhi, April 16: A day after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Gurugram land deal case, Businessman Robert Vadra said on Wednesday that he is "too strong for all this."
'Political persecution': Kamal Nath on cases against Sonia, Rahul
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 15: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said that seizure of National Herald’s properties and charge sheet against top Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, is an act of “political persecution.”
ED chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul is 'politics of vendetta and intimidation': Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, April 15: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in the high-profile National Herald money laundering case, naming senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda, among others.
MUDA case: Decision on closure report against Siddaramaiah after Lokayukta probe completion, says Court
Bengaluru, April 15: The Special Court for MLAs and MPs on Tuesday said that the decision on the closure report against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be taken only after the completion of the Lokayukta probe.
Robert Vadra at ED office after fresh summons in Gurugram land deal case
New Delhi, April 15: Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office here on Tuesday after being served a fresh summons in connection with its ongoing probe into a land deal case in Gurugram, Haryana.
Not going to be intimidated: Robert Vadra after first round of questioning at ED office
New Delhi, April 15: Businessman Robert Vadra walked out of the Enforcement Directorate office in the national capital on Tuesday after being questioned for hours in connection to the Gurugram land case. Vadra has been given a break for lunch and will come back for questioning at the office.
'Collusion between BJP & Congress', says AAP on National Herald case
New Delhi, April 14: AAP leader Somnath Bharti backed party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar’s remarks on the National Herald case on Monday, calling it an “open and shut” case.
Shiv Sena UBT, Congress will face action soon on 'Waqf scams', warns Sanjay Nirupam
New Delhi, April 13: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Sunday targeted both the Congress and Shiv Sena UBT for alleged financial and property wrongdoings, warning that the law would catch up with them soon.
MUDA case: Court to pronounce verdict on objections to closure report against Siddaramaiah on April 15
Bengaluru, April 9: The Special Court for MLAs and MPs has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to the closure report in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others.
ED questioned me only for an hour, claims CPI-M MP Radhakrishnan
Kochi, April 9: Senior CPI-M leader and former Kerala Minister K. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday dismissed media reports suggesting he was questioned for several hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), calling them a "false narrative."
AIADMK MLAs wear black shirts in TN Assembly to protest Speaker's refusal to let them speak
Chennai, April 8: AIADMK MLAs on Tuesday appeared in black shirts in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as a mark of protest, alleging that they were not being allowed to speak during House proceedings.
AIADMK walks out of TN Assembly over TASMAC issue
Chennai, April 7: Tensions flared in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday as AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition, K. Palaniswami (EPS), led a walkout of party MLAs.
Madras HC directs TASMAC to file rejoinder to ED's counter affidavit by April 8
Chennai, April 1: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) to file a rejoinder to the counter affidavit submitted by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) by April 8.
Fugitive Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland for treatment
New Delhi, March 23: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud, was previously believed to be residing in Antigua and Barbuda before reportedly travelling and residing in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after obtaining a residency card, according to a media report.
Tamilisai Soundararajan detained ahead of BJP's protest over TASMAC scam in TN
Chennai, March 17: Tamil Nadu Police detained senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday ahead of her protest against the alleged multi-crore TASMAC scam.
Tamil Nadu: ED Chennai conducts search operations at various premises for offences related to TASMAC
Chennai, March 13: Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chennai, conducted search operations at various premises across many districts of Tamil Nadu under the provisions of PMLA, 2002, for various offences related to Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) and its associated entities/persons, said an official statement from the Central agency.
'Enthiran' copyright case: Madras HC stays attachment of Tamil film director Shankar's property
Chennai, March 11: The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) provisional attachment of property worth Rs 10 crore belonging to renowned Tamil filmmaker S. Shankar in the 'Enthiran' copyright case.
Andhra cancels land allotment to Hayagreeva in Vizag
Amaravati, March 10: The government of Andhra Pradesh has cancelled the allotment of 12.51 acres of land to Hayagreeva Farms and Developers in Visakhapatnam.
Paytm to resolve FEMA allegations linked to Little Internet & Nearbuy; transactions largely before acquisition
Mumbai, March 1: Paytm, a major player in the digital payments and financial services ecosystem, has said it will seek resolution of alleged FEMA contraventions related to two acquired subsidiaries -- Little Internet Private Limited (LIPL) and Nearbuy India Private Limited (NIPL). The company in an exchange filing clarified that certain alleged contraventions are attributable to these subsidiaries for transactions during a period before they became part of Paytm.The allegations stem from a show cause notice (SCN) received by Paytm from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on February 28, 2025, related to alleged violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) for transactions between 2015 and 2019, the filing added. Paytm stated that it is seeking legal advice and evaluating appropriate remedies through available regulatory processes.
Will resolve FEMA allegations linked to Little Internet and Nearbuy subsidiaries: Paytm
New Delhi, March 1: Digital payments and financial services major Paytm on Saturday said it will seek resolution of alleged FEMA contraventions related to two acquired subsidiaries — Little Internet Private Limited (LIPL) and Nearbuy India Private Limited (NIPL).
ED Hyderabad restores Rs 30-crore seized properties to SBI
New Delhi, Feb 15: A Special Hyderabad court has allowed the ED to hand over properties worth Rs 30.71 crore to the State Bank of India in connection with a money laundering case against Sheetal Refineries Limited.
Home Ministry seeks President's approval for prosecution of former Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain
New Delhi, February 14: Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has requested the President's approval to prosecute former Delhi Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain under Section 218 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, sources said.
ED attaches assets valued at Rs 32.57 lakh belonging to some people in Sikkim
Gangtok, Feb 6: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 32.57 lakh belonging to some people under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, official sources said on Thursday.
Centre denying Karnataka its rightful share: CM Siddaramaiah on expectations from Union Budget
Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 31: Reacting to questions about his expectations from the Union Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Centre of denying the state its rightful share and of not allocating the funds announced for Karnataka.
MUDA scam: I am confident of getting justice, case against me is 'politically motivated', says K'taka CM
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he is confident of getting justice by the judiciary in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
Inter-state online racket gangs choosing Bengal as hub for setting up bases: Findings
Kolkata, Jan 24: West Bengal is becoming the choicest hub for setting up operational bases by inter-state online racket gangs targeting foreign citizens.
No new ED notice, clarifies Paytm as shares drop
Mumbai, Jan 24: Financial services major Paytm on Friday said it has not received any new notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) related to an ongoing investigation into a cryptocurrency scam.
ED findings major victory in fight against MUDA scam, says K'taka BJP; seeks CM's resignation
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation proving the illegal allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the Karnataka BJP has claimed that it is a major victory in its fight against the scam.
I will cooperate fully, but where is the case?: KTR on Formula E case
Hyderabad, January 16: Right after being questioned for hours by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in relation to the Formula E on Thursday, BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the validity of propping up a case against him and also challenged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for a debate.
Drugs, ganja cultivation creating parallel economy in Tripura: CM Saha
Agartala, Jan 13: Expressing concern, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that drugs smuggled from Myanmar to his state through neighbouring Assam and cultivation of ganja (marijuana) are creating a parallel economy in the northeastern state.
Businessman granted permission to travel abroad by Delhi HC
New Delhi, January 7: The Delhi High Court has allowed Sameer Mahendru, a businessman embroiled in the Delhi Excise Policy case, to travel abroad. Justice Vikas Mahajan directed the trial court to release Mahendru's passport for his trip to Dubai, which is scheduled between January 9 and January 16, 2025.