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ED freezes 7.5 crore in assets amid 168 crore fraud investigation

In addition to freezing the movable assets, the agency also seized various incriminating records and digital devices as part of the search process

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen movable assets worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.5 crore during searches conducted at multiple locations. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:22 AM IST

CBI takes over probe in former corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar’s murder

CBI takes over investigation into former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar's murder after Bombay HC cites inadequate police probe

Mauris Noronha (left) with Uddhav Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar on a Facebook live on Thursday in which the Sena leader was shot by Noronha (Video screengrab)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:45 AM IST

Brazilian woman with 124 cocaine-filled capsules concealed in her body held

Mumbai's DRI seized 124 cocaine capsules from a Brazilian woman at the airport, valued at ₹9.73 crore. She has been arrested, and investigations continue.

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST

CBI books former EPFO official in corruption case

CBI probes ex-EPFO official A Kumar for bribing a vigilance officer with ₹1 lakh to influence an internal investigation against him.

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:26 AM IST

CBI books three ex-BOI officials in corruption case

CBI has charged three former Bank of India officials with corruption, following a Lokpal directive. The case involves cheating and abuse of official position.

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:44 AM IST

IPS officer who played key role in cracking Antilia case resigns

Senior IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, who led the Antilia bomb scare investigation, resigned for personal reasons, now awaiting government acceptance

Shivdeep Wamanrao Lande said he decided to resign after discussing the move with his wife and mother (Facebook/shivdeeplandeofficial)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ED’s western region special director given charge of eastern region

The ED appoints Satyabrata Kumar to lead financial crime investigations in Eastern India, focusing on online fraud and asset restitution efforts.

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Updated on Sep 19, 2024 07:58 AM IST

CBI begins corruption probe against serving, ex-officials of public sector firm

The case, which also implicates a Mumbai firm, its chief executive officer, and unknown others, involves allegations of corruption and misconduct

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Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:47 AM IST

CBI busts transnational cyber fraud network, nabs key operative from city

The syndicate, which was active since 2022 and fleecing unsuspecting victims – primarily foreigners, had during June –August of 2022, allegedly contacted an American citizen, posing as technical cyber support providers and claiming that her bank account had been compromised

The agency has seized gold worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.70 crore and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 lakh cash from the accused’s house.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 07:08 AM IST

NCB disposes seized illicit narcotics worth 175 cr

The NCB disposed of ₹175 crore worth of drugs in Mumbai, including 20 kg of Mephedrone, after seizing 982.10 kg from various syndicates.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST

CBI starts probe into 255.74 cr bank loan fraud

CBI probes a ₹255.74 crore bank fraud involving a Mumbai firm, accused of diverting loan funds through fake invoices and false transactions.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:34 AM IST

1,438.45 cr bank loan fraud: ED attaches assets worth 43.52 cr linked to UIL

The ED has attached assets worth ₹43.52 crore linked to Ushdev International in a ₹1,438.45 crore loan default case involving money laundering.

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Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:14 AM IST

CBI books deputy director, ROC, in bribery case

CBI has booked a ROC deputy director for allegedly demanding a ₹30-35 lakh bribe from a businessman, reducing an initial ₹2 crore request.

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Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:24 AM IST

FEMA probe against fund manager: ED seizes 12.96 L forex, trace properties in UK

The ED seized ₹12.96 lakh in foreign currency from ex-Axis MF manager Viresh Joshi, linked to illegal forex activities and front-running gains of ₹30.56 crore.

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Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:20 AM IST

CBI seizes 30 lakh paid as bribe to CGST officials from hawala operator

The hawala operator is an alleged aide of arrested accused Raj Aggarwal, a chartered accountant, said agency sources

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Updated on Sep 11, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ED initiates FEMA probe against former Axis fund manager

The ED searched multiple locations linked to ex-Axis Mutual Fund manager Viresh Joshi over alleged forex rule violations amid ongoing investigations.

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Updated on Sep 10, 2024 08:12 AM IST

Money-laundering probe: 3 senior Religare officials booked in cheating case based on ED’s complaint

Mumbai police have filed a case against Religare's top officials, including Dr. Rashmi Saluja, for allegedly conspiring to obstruct a takeover.

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Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:46 AM IST

Pan-India stock market scams on ED radar, 25 crore traced

The agency’s money trail in the case revealed that the fraudsters allegedly incorporated over 200 shell companies to carry out dubious transactions

The agency’s money trail in the case revealed that the fraudsters allegedly incorporated over 200 shell companies irregularly for acquiring and dealing with duped investments and thereafter siphoning them off for their personal use.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:31 AM IST

6 CGST officials among 8 named by CBI in 50L bribery case

The bribery case was registered based on a complaint by the Malad-based businessman, who owns a pharmaceutical trading firm

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Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:10 AM IST

Medical admission case: ED arrests Shivaji Education Society director’s son

According to ED, the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Education Society had allegedly collected around ₹30 lakh to ₹40 lakh each from multiple students during 2011-2016 but did not give them admissions

According to ED, an amount of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>49.50 lakh was allegedly transferred to the bank account of the arrested accused Deepak Deshmukh. (Representational image)
Published on Sep 07, 2024 01:49 PM IST

Three MLAs, apart from Girish Mahajan, lodged complaints against Anil Deshmukh: CBI FIR

CBI's FIR against ex-Maharashtra minister Deshmukh reveals a conspiracy to frame BJP leaders, with multiple legislators filing similar complaints.

Mumbai, India - September 8, 2020: Anil Deshmukh at the Vidhan Bhavan for the Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra State Legislature in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. (HT PHOTO) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:18 AM IST

CBI files FIR against Anil Deshmukh, 4 others for trying to frame BJP leaders

CBI files FIR against ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh for allegedly conspiring to frame BJP leaders in a false case. Deshmukh denies allegations

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and four others. (HT PHOTO) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:22 AM IST

Agri ministry official arrested while obtaining bribe of 1 lakh

CBI arrested a senior agriculture official in Mumbai for demanding a ₹1 lakh bribe for an AGMARK license, following a complaint from a businessman.

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Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ED launches probe in multi crore stock market frauds run with fake apps

The ED is probing a multi-crore online scam that defrauded investors via fake stock market apps, converting proceeds into cryptocurrency. Four arrests made.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:48 AM IST

CBI facilitates return of ‘kingpin’ of international gambling racket from UAE

CBI facilitated the return of Deepakkumar Thakkar, an alleged kingpin of an international gambling network, from Dubai using Interpol's Red Corner Notice.

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Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:46 AM IST

CBI urges HC to dismiss petition of wife of arrested ex-ED officer

CBI urges Bombay HC to dismiss petition by suspended ED officer Sandeep Singh's wife, seeking his release over alleged illegal arrest for ₹20 lakh bribe. Hearing on Sept 3.

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:20 AM IST

Revenue intelligence agency seizes smuggled gold worth 16.91 crore in Mumbai

A search of their baggage yielded 22.89 kg of smuggled gold in various forms, including melted gold bars, egg-shaped capsules, strips, and chains

The agency conducted surveillance operations that led to the interception of the three suspects at a location in Mumbai Central. (Representational Image/Unsplash)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Fairplay betting app operators returned 70% of funds to keep players engaged: ED

In a typical betting operation, the organiser's investments mostly pertained only to developing the betting software/application

ED sources said the business model thus earned roughly 30% gross profits. (@dir_ed)
Published on Aug 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ED raids 9 locations in Delhi, Gurugram in Fairplay App case

ED’s Mumbai unit searched nine fintech firms in Delhi, Gurugram, and Haryana for alleged money laundering in cricket streaming and betting, linked to the Fairplay app.

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Updated on Aug 28, 2024 08:46 AM IST

494cr bank fraud case: 97% of loans given were irregular, turned NPA, says ED

The ED's probe into the ₹494-crore Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari Bank fraud revealed key managers misused loans for personal gain, causing ₹393 crore in losses.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:28 AM IST
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