AT affirmed the provisional attachment order in a money...

AT affirmed the provisional attachment order in a money laundering case involving fraudulent investment schemes. The tribunal rejected appellant's challenges, finding: (1) predicate offenses were substantiated through multiple FIRs and prosecution complaints, (2) section 420 IPC was a scheduled offense since 2009, and (3) substantial evidence existed showing over 200 crores fraudulently collected from public through deceptive housing and investment plans. The court emphasized that burden of proof lies with appellant to disclose property acquisition sources, and provisional attachment was justified under statutory provisions to prevent potential property concealment or transfer. Appeal was consequently dismissed, upholding the original attachment order.

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