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ED Raids Uncover Alleged Money-Laundering Links of Former SP MLA ED Raids Uncover Alleged Money-Laundering Links of Former SP MLA The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Jhansi and Lucknow, targeting former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan Singh Yadav. The investigation seeks to uncover evidence of money laundering and illicit asset acquisition through businesses linked to Yadav. Officials are examining documents and digital records under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-07-2026 10:18 IST | Created: 08-07-2026 10:18 IST Official logo of Enforcement Directorate (Photo/ED). Image Credit: ANI Country: India SHARE The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive raids in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi and Lucknow on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation targeting former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan Singh Yadav. The operation focused on residential and business premises, searching for evidence of illicit financial activities. Incriminating documents, digital devices, and records concerning properties and financial transactions are being scrutinized to trace and account for the proceeds of crime. The investigation stems…

Trinamool Congress Bank Account Case: ED Raids Five Locations In Kolkata ETV Bharat / state Trinamool Congress Bank Account Case: ED Raids Five Locations In Kolkata One of the premises searched was the office of an aviation company, Carewell Aviation, that allegedly provided chartered flight services to top leaders of TMC. Representational image. ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : July 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM IST 2 Min Read Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday raided five locations in Kolkata as part of its investigation into transactions linked to three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress on which "debit restrictions" were recently imposed following directions from the West Bengal Police, which is conducting a parallel investigation in the case. Searches were carried out at an address in central Kolkata near Kolkata Police headquarters, Lalbazar, as well as at the residence of a businessman in the CG Block of Salt Lake, sources said. Sources said one of the premises searched was the office of an aviation company, Carewell Aviation, that allegedly provided chartered flight services to Trinamool Congress leaders, including former West Bengal Chief …

ED raids ex-Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan, his associates in Uttar ... ANI ED raids ex-Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan, his associates in UP New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh 's Jhansi and Lucknow in connection with an ongoing investigation against former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan Singh Yadav and his associates, officials said. The search operations are being conducted at the residential and business premises of Deep Narayan, his family members and associated entities and persons, with the aim of securing evidence relating to proceeds of crime, beneficial ownership, financial transactions and assets acquired from suspected illicit sources. During the course of search operations, officials said, various incriminating documents, digital devices and records relating to movable and immovable properties and financial transactions are being examined to trace the proceeds of crime and identify the persons involved in the laundering of such proceeds. Also read | BJP deploys Nabin, other top leaders to retain Bankipur seat The investigation is based on an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR)…

Municipal Recruitment Scam: ED Raids Bengal Minister Sujit Bose's ... ETV Bharat / state Municipal Recruitment Scam: ED Raids Bengal Minister Sujit Bose's Property Among 9 Sites In Kolkata Residence-cum-home of minister Sujit Bose and houses of former officials of Dum Dum Municipality were raided in connection with an alleged civic body recruitment scam. File photo of Sujit Bose ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM IST 2 Min Read Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations across nine locations in Kolkata, including state fire and emergency services minister Sujit Bose's residence-cum-office in Salt Lake, in connection with an alleged municipal recruitment scam since Friday morning. Along with Bose, raids were also held at the house of South Dum Dum Municipality Vice Chairman Nitai Dutt. Sources said the raid is aimed at recovering documents and information related to the alleged civic body recruitment corruption and financial transaction. However, Bose could not be contacted till now. The ED team along with the Central forces reached Shobhana Apartment on Shyamnagar Road in Nagerbazar area of the city bef…

Vijay govt anti-corruption drive: Ex-minister Sivasankar summoned in Rs ... The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Chennai police has registered a case linking former minister SS Sivasankar to a job scam, as part of the latest anti-corruption action taken by the Joseph Vijay government in Tamil Nadu. A summons has been issued to Sivasankar, a DMK MLA from Kunnam constituency, requiring him to appear for questioning in connection with the ₹23 lakh government job fraud case, at 10 am on July 1. In the FIR (FIR No. 0061/2026) registered on June 23 at CCB-I of Chennai city, retired police Sub-Inspector Srinivasan has accused one Elanchezhiyan, a resident of Ariyalur district, of cheating him of Rs 23 lakh by promising him a government job. According to Srinivasan, Elanchezhiyan claimed to be the personal assistant of Sivasankar when the latter was the Minister for Transport in the MK Stalin government in 2023. He allegedly told the complainant that he had direct access to the minister. Also read:Little on governance, plenty on politics: Decoding Vijay’s first speech as CM The complainant also claimed that he met Sivasankar in person at the Secretariat, where the minis…

ED raids Ex-Andhra Minister's premises in Rs 195 Crore liquor transport ... The Enforcement Directorate raided five locations, including premises linked to former Andhra Pradesh minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, in a money laundering probe connected to an alleged Rs 195.33 crore liquor transport scam. Cash, Rolex watches, vehicles, documents and digital devices were seized Hyderabad:The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple premises, including that of former YSRCP minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 195 crore liquor transport scam in Andhra Pradesh, officials said. They said a total of five premises of persons allegedly involved in the case were searched. This included the premises of former civil supplies minister K Nageswara Rao and his son. The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation is related to the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd. ED officials claimed that the accused persons caused wrongful loss to the tune of Rs 195.33 crore to the government exchequer. During the raids, Rs 8 lakh in cash, two Rolex watches, some vehicles, “incriminating” document…

KARNATAKA LOKAYUKTA RAIDS - The Economic Times Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids targeting officials across the state, including those in BBMP, town municipalities, and engineering departments, uncovering potential misconduct in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, and other districts. Simultaneously, Bengaluru City Police conducted raids on bars and restaurants in the West zone, revealing violations such as illegal employment of female staff and breaches of health and excise regulations. Karnataka Lokayukta officials raided multiple locations in Tumakuru, Davanagere, and Kalaburagi in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case involving health department officers. The raids, led by SP Kaulapure and DYSP Kalawati, included inspections of various premises and properties linked to the suspects. Lokayukta sleuths in Bengaluru conduct raids on eight government officers accused of accumulating assets disproportionate to their known incomes, including a Joint Commissioner of the Transport Department. Raids target multiple locations such as homes and offices of the officers across Bengaluru and other regions. The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches in connection with the…

ED raids former YSRCP minister, others in liquor transport scam case June 12, 2026 ED raids former YSRCP minister, others in liquor transport scam case Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Pioneer News Service The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided multiple premises, including that of former YSRCP minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 195 crore liquor transport scam in Andhra Pradesh, officials said. They said a total of five premises of persons allegedly involved in the case were searched. This included the premises of former civil supplies minister K Nageswara Rao and his son. The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation is related to the Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd. ED officials claimed that the accused persons caused wrongful loss to the tune of Rs 195.33 crore to the Government exchequer. 0 Likes 0 Dislikes Bookmark 0 Comments Leave a Comment

Register FIR, Edappadi urges TN police over Rs 800 crore recruitment scam CHENNAI:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) immediately in connection with the alleged Rs 800 crore recruitment scam in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department under the DMK government. In a statement, Palaniswami stated that the recruitment drive to fill vacant posts in the department had been marred by large-scale irregularities, with bribes reportedly ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh collected from job aspirants. He alleged that Minister KN Nehru, his relatives, and certain officials were involved in the scam, which he described as a ‘job racket’ that had crushed the dreams of hardworking youths. He said the corruption came to light following Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate raids across the State, adding that the ED had already submitted documents to the Tamil Nadu DGP, urging that an FIR be filed so that legal action could proceed under anti-money laundering laws. Palaniswami demanded that the DGP ensure a fair and impartial probe through the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-…

Rajasthan: Former MLA arrested by ED in 'embezzlement' case, alleges ... National Rajasthan: Former MLA arrested by ED in 'embezzlement' case, alleges conspiracy NewsDrum Desk 04 Feb 2026 15:45 IST Follow Us New Update Jaipur, Feb 4 (PTI) A former Rajasthan legislator arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges of alleged embezzlement of MLA Local Area Development on Wednesday claimed he was being targeted under a "conspiracy" and asserted that he would emerge stronger despite what he termed false cases against him. Former Behror MLA Baljeet Yadav, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from Shahjahanpur in connection with a probe linked to the alleged misappropriation of Rs 3.72 crore during 2021-22 late Tuesday, told reporters that he was being deliberately framed. "Truth will prevail. I have been made a victim of a conspiracy. I will definitely break this conspiracy and come out of it. No matter how many false cases they try to trap me in, Baljeet Yadav will not be crushed. A continuous conspiracy is being hatched," he said while he was escorted out of the ED office here today. Yadav further alleged that he was being defamed for political reasons. He claime…

ED Accuses DVAC Sleuths Of 'Stealing Sensitive Documents' During ... Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Sunday accused the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) of “trespassing” at the agency’s Madurai office and “stealing sensitive documents” during “illegal searches” at the premises. Days after the vigilance sleuths arrested an ED officer after he was caught ‘red-handed’ while taking a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a doctor in Dindigul, the probe agency, in a written letter to state police chief, sought the registration of an FIR against DVAC officials who conducted searches at the ED’s regional office and allegedly “stole” sensitive case-related documents. In the letter, addressed to Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal, Brijesh Beniwal working as an assistant director at ED’s Sub-Zonal Madurai Office, claimed that the anti-corruption officials barged into the central agency’s office, conducted illegal searches, and stole sensitive case files. Seeking an FIR against the DVAC officials, Beniwal alleged that the searches were not only illegal but malafide in nature. The ED official has also accused the DVAC sleuths of “stealing various…

Municipality recruitment scam: ED raids 7 premises linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra The Enforcement Directorate searched seven locations tied to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a municipal recruitment scam probe. Officials allege Mitra received cash and gold bribes via middlemen to secure jobs for unqualified individuals. Investigations suggest over 125 illegal appointments are linked to the former minister, with the ED continuing its examination.

Jobs scam: Bengal minister Sujit Bose's property among six Kolkata ... The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted simultaneous searches in at least 11 locations, including a residential building belonging to West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, in Kolkata and adjoining areas in connection with the alleged irregularities in recruitment to 16 municipalities of the state, officials said. The property in Salt Lake’s Sector 1, linked to Sujit Bose, who holds the Fire and Emergency Services portfolio, houses the minister’s camp office, the agency said. The TMC minister, however, accused the central agency of “targeting him politically ahead of elections”. “They (the Central agencies) conduct these raids every time there’s an election knocking on the door. These visits are meant for leaders belonging to the Opposition parties. This is nothing new. They have raided my properties before and found nothing incriminating against me. This is a strategy to exert pressure before the polls,” Bose said, referring to the ED’s January 2024 search at two houses and an office linked to the minister in the Lake Town area ofKolkata. The ED had then said that it seized documents and a mobile pho…

ED flags new cash-for-jobs scam, asks TN cops to initiate probe CHENNAI: Citing evidence unearthed during a raid conducted earlier this year, the Enforcement Directorate has written a letter to the Tamil Nadu police on Monday alleging a cash-for-jobs scam in the selection of officers and staff to 2,538 posts in the state Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) department. The appointment orders were handed over to the candidates by Chief Minister MK Stalin on August 6. In the communication sent under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to the Tamil Nadu Head of Police Force (HoPF), the ED has said that bribes of Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh were collected per post by powerful politicians and entities close to them for rigging the examination process in mid-2024 and awarding appointment orders in favour of at least 150 candidates in August 2025. The agency has also sought a probe against the officials of Anna University which conducted the exams. Along with the letter, the ED has also provided a 232-page dossier with the names of the suspected lynchpins of the alleged scam, detailing their role in it. The dossier also explains the modus operandi of…

ED raids residence of former officer-in-charge over West Bengal coal scam KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing a money laundering case linked to an alleged mining and coal smuggling scam, intensified its investigation on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. A team of ED officials conducted raids at the Durgapur residence of Manoranjan Mondal, former officer-in-charge (OC) of Budbud police station in Bardhaman district. Central forces cordoned off the entire residential complex at Durgapur City Centre from the morning as ED officials carried out the raids. Sources said investigators also questioned Mondal’s family members in phases and continued the search at the premises through the afternoon. It was not immediately confirmed whether Mondal was present at the residence when the operation began. The ED pasted a notice at the entrance of the house asking Mondal to appear before the inquiry team on the afternoon of March 13. This is the third time he has been summoned by the agency in connection with alleged illegal money transactions linked to the case. The latest action is part of a wider investigation under the Prevention of Money L…

Cash-for-Jobs Scam: Two Govt Staff Booked for Cheating Retired Police ... POLITICS30th May 2026 Ponda Police have registered a fresh case in the alleged ‘cash-for-jobs’ scam, booking two individuals for allegedly Cheating a retired The Ponda Police have registered a fresh case in the alleged ‘cash-for-jobs’ scam, booking two individuals for allegedly cheating a retired police officer by promising to secure a PSI post for his son. The accused have been identified as Rupesh Sakhalkar of Khandepar and Tommy Miranda of Aldona. According to the complainant, the duo allegedly took ₹10 lakh in 2023 on the promise of securing a government job, but neither provided the promised appointment nor refunded the money. Both accused are reportedly staff members of the Goa Medical College (GMC). Police have registered a case and initiated further investigation into the matter.

ED Raids Linked To Andhra Liquor Scam, Former Minister's Son Under ... The Enforcement Directorate has made significant arrests, including a former APSBCL official and a prime accused, in a new money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 195-crore liquor transport scam in Andhra Pradesh, intensifying its probe into financial irregularities. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday arrested a former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd. (APSBCL) official and a "prime accused" following raids in a fresh money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 195-crore liquor transport scam in the state, officials said. The central agency raided around five premises, including those of YSRCP leader and former civil supplies minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao and his son Karumuri Sunil Kumar, the ED officials said. Former state beverages corporation MD Donthireddy Vasudeva Reddy and the prime accused, Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, were arrested during the searches, they said. The ED action came after the agency registered a fresh case in May under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It had earlier filed a money laundering case to investigate a Rs 3,200-crore liquor "scam",…

Former DMK Minister SS Sivasankar Summoned In ₹23 Lakh Govt Job Fraud ... Home News Former DMK Minister SS Sivasankar Summoned In ₹23 Lakh Govt Job Fraud... News State Tamil Nadu Former Tamil Nadu Transport Minister and DMK MLA from Kunnam constituency, SS Sivasankar, has been summoned by the Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) in connection with an alleged ₹23 lakh job scam, marking a significant development in an investigation into promises of government employment in the Transport Department. Sivasankar, who served as the Transport Minister in the previous DMK government and was also entrusted with the additional portfolio of the Electricity Department, has been called for questioning after his name was included in the First Information Report (FIR) based on allegations made by the complainant. The case stems from a complaint filed by Srinivasan, a retired Sub-Inspector of Police, who alleged that he was cheated of ₹23 lakh after being promised a government job for his son in the Transport Department. According to the complaint, Ilanchezhiyan, a resident of Ariyalur district, introduced himself as a close aide of former minister SS Sivasankar and claimed he could secure permanen…

ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam' It is alleged that Mr. Mitra received bribes in the form of cash and gold through middlemen in relation to the appointment of undeserving candidates for various posts to different municipalities, including civic bodies of Kamarhati and adjacent Titagarh, ED officials said

ED conducts raids on former MLA Deep Narayan in Uttar Pradesh Nation and Beyond ED conducts raids on former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan in UP TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jul 8, 2026 ANI Photo | ED conducts raids on former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan in UP The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches on Wednesday at multiple locations in Jhansi and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with an ongoing investigation involving former Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan Singh Yadav and his associates, officials stated. The operations target the residential and business premises of Deep Narayan, his family members, and associated entities to gather evidence related to proceeds of crime, beneficial ownership, financial transactions, and assets suspected to have been acquired through illicit sources. Also Read Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 announces nominees for best actor and film categories Folarin Balogun apologises to US fans after World Cup 2026 exit Tulsi Lake begins overflowing as Mumbai’s seven lakes see rising water levels During the searches, officials are examining various incriminating documents, digital devices, and records concerning movab…

ED arrests ex-Bengal minister Sujit Bose in municipality recruitment 'scam' ED arrests ex-Bengal minister Sujit Bose in municipality recruitment 'scam' The central agency took Sujit Bose (63) into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after his day-long questioning at its CGO Complex office in Salt Lake in Kolkata. By PTI May 11, 2026, 11:13:59 PM IST (Updated) 5 Min Read The Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam in the state, officials said. The central agency took Sujit Bose (63) into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after his day-long questioning at its CGO Complex office in Salt Lake in Kolkata, they said. This was the first major arrest of a TMC leader since the Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government took charge of the state’s administration on Saturday. Officials claimed the politician was ”evasive” in his replies, often “inconsistent”, and was hence arrested. He will be produced before a special PMLA court here on Tuesday, where…

Tender Scam: Bihar Vigilance Raids Houses Of Two Suspended IAS Officers ... Patna:The investigation into Bihar’s high-profile Rishu Shree tender scam gathered pace on Friday as the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in Patna linked to suspended IAS officers and a private contractor. The searches were carried out at the residences of suspended IAS officers Abhilasha Sharma and Yogesh Sagar, as well as at premises associated with Pawan Kumar, Director of Matre Seva Infra Private Limited. An SVU team reached Yogesh Sagar’s government residence in Gardanibagh Colony early in the morning and conducted an extensive search operation. Officials examined documents, electronic devices, and records related to government contracts and financial transactions. Several documents were reportedly seized for further scrutiny. Another team simultaneously raided the Nehru Path residence of Abhilasha Sharma. According to sources, the house was locked when investigators arrived. The team subsequently gained access through the staff quarters and began the search. Neither Sharma nor Sagar was reportedly present during the operation. Investigators sear…

ED raids premises linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra in Municipality recruitment scam case New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted search operations at seven premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator and former minister Madan Mitra in Kolkata in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged municipality recruitment scam in West Bengal, officials said. The ED's Kolkata zonal office carried out the search operation early Saturday morning as part of its wider probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment processes across multiple municipalities in the state. The agency suspects large-scale corruption involving the alleged appointment of ineligible candidates in exchange for bribes. ED's preliminary findings based on its ongoing investigation suggest that Mitra is alleged to have received illegal gratification in the form of cash and gold through intermediaries. These payments were reportedly made to facilitate the appointment of candidates who did not meet the required eligibility criteria. The ED believes that middlemen allegedly played a crucial role in facilitating these transactions, acting as a bridge between…