Ex-MLA Baljit Yadav arrested under PMLA for alleged embezzlement of MLA funds.
Arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following investigation into alleged embezzlement of MLA funds, with detention based on suspected laundering and transactional layering arising from the purported misappropriation.

Money-laundering prosecutions may be examined for whether prior acquittal in predicate offences bars ED trials.
The Supreme Court will examine whether an acquittal or quashing of a scheduled (predicate) offence necessarily prevents prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by determining if such acquittal negates the existence of proceeds of crime and thereby disables the Enforcement Directorate from pursuing independent money laundering proceedings.

Capacity building programme for Central Asian republics focused on countering terror financing via crypto, crowdfunding and NPO misuse.
The programme trained Central Asian Republic representatives on detecting and investigating misuse of virtual assets, crowdfunding exploitation for extremist activity, and regulatory and financial intelligence frameworks for monitoring non-profit organisations, including hands-on sessions on financial intelligence gathering, risks from Virtual Asset Service Providers, crowd-funding exploitation, financing of radicalisation, and NPO risk-profiling.

Kawasi Lakhma granted interim bail in alleged liquor scam probes involving ED and state anti corruption agencies.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to MLA Kawasi Lakhma in two investigations: an ED money laundering probe and a state ACB/EOW corruption inquiry linked to an alleged 2019-2022 liquor scam. The ED alleges large scale illicit proceeds and state loss, arrested multiple persons including a politician's relative, and filed a final prosecution complaint naming 59 additional accused, taking the money laundering complaint to 81 persons with alleged proceeds exceeding Rs 3,500 crore.

Sabarimala gold loss probe: Enforcement Directorate questions former TDB official under money laundering law in Kerala.
Enforcement action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was taken in relation to alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala shrine artefacts; the agency questioned a former Travancore Devaswom Board officer, conducted searches, and filed a PMLA case on January 9 taking cognisance of multiple FIRs, following a state special investigation team probe that alleged official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy to misappropriate the gold.

Rs 640 crore cyber fraud: anticipatory bail denied to two CAs; custodial interrogation sought amid alleged laundering and evidence tampering.
Anticipatory bail was refused to two chartered accountants in a money laundering probe connected to a Rs 640 crore cyber fraud; the court found an intricate, multilayered laundering scheme allegedly orchestrated by skilled professionals and held that custodial interrogation was necessary to probe transactions, bank officials' roles, alleged assault on investigators, bribery of police and destruction of electronic evidence.

Alfurkan Educational Trust charged for alleged money laundering tied to unlawful conversions, hawala dealings and arms trafficking.
Enforcement Directorate filed a PMLA chargesheet against Alfurkan Educational Trust and its promoter alleging money laundering linked to unlawful religious conversions, hawala dealings, unauthorised foreign contributions in breach of FCRA, misappropriation of public cash donations without proper books or audits, and organised illegal arms trafficking corroborated by recoveries and witness statements.

Ex RCOM president arrested on alleged Rs 40,000 crore money laundering and bank loan fraud involving offshore asset diversion.
Arrest under PMLA for alleged involvement in an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud and associated money laundering, with claims of acquisition, concealment, layering and dissipation of proceeds, attachment of family linked assets, alleged cross border diversion through foreign subsidiaries, a purportedly fraudulent sale of a Manhattan condominium during corporate insolvency, and remittance of sale proceeds via a sham investment arrangement.

Ex-RCOM president Punit Garg arrested over alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud and related money laundering.
Punit Garg, ex-president and director of RCOM, was arrested on alleged money laundering linked to an over Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud; authorities allege he engaged in acquisition, concealment, layering and dissipation of proceeds by diverting funds through foreign subsidiaries and offshore entities, and have attached shares and mutual funds in his wife's name while securing his remand for further investigation.

Reliance Group assets attached under PMLA amid alleged diversion of public funds and ongoing investigations.
Enforcement Directorate issued four provisional attachment orders under the PMLA attaching about Rs 1,885 crore of Reliance Group assets-bank deposits, receivables, unquoted shareholdings, immovable property and employee-held assets-linked to allegations of diversion of public funds and related fraud in transactions involving RHFL, RCFL, RCom and Yes Bank exposures, bringing total attachments in the investigation to approximately Rs 12,000 crore.

PACL assets attached under PMLA; 37 immovable properties worth Rs 1,986 crore provisionally seized in money laundering probe.
The Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached 37 immovable properties valued at Rs 1,986.48 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in its probe of PACL, asserting that part of the alleged illicit proceeds financed acquisition of these assets; the latest action brings total attached assets in the investigation to Rs 7,589 crore and follows multiple charge sheets filed in connection with the alleged illegal collective investment scheme.

WinZO real-money gaming app allegedly used bots and algorithmic manipulation to cause large user losses and launder proceeds.
The prosecution complaint alleges that a real money gaming operator embedded BOTs and AI-based algorithm profiles to simulate dormant players and manipulate games, luring users with small wins before deploying harder BOTs and restrictive withdrawal mechanisms, causing about Rs 734 crore in user losses, withholding Rs 47.66 crore in user funds after a regulatory ban, generating reported proceeds of crime of Rs 3,522.05 crore, and laundering funds through offshore shell companies.

Goa nightclub revenues of Rs 22 crore alleged as proceeds of crime due to operation without licences and forged NOCs.
ED alleges that approximately Rs 22 crore revenue generated by the Goa nightclub constitutes proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act because the club operated without mandatory licences and on forged NOCs/licences; searches uncovered diversion of funds to personal and group accounts, foreign remittances via group entities, and accounts frozen under PMLA while related contraventions and potential corruption links are being examined.

Maharashtra Sadan money laundering: court found no subsisting predicate offence, making PMLA prosecution unsustainable for accused.
The special court held that PMLA prosecution is unsustainable absent a subsisting predicate offence and corresponding proceeds of crime; with discharge orders in the underlying corruption and cheating matters and release of attached properties having attained finality, PMLA proceedings against those discharged cannot continue, while cases where discharge orders are under challenge or not sought remain unaffected.

Alleged banking and corporate fraud involving Anil Ambani and ADAG: Supreme Court seeks sealed status reports.
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI and ED to file sealed status reports within ten days on probes into alleged large-scale fraud by ADAG and issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG, directing service and compliance reporting. The petitioner alleges diversion of funds, debt write-offs, use of shell companies and institutional complicity, and seeks a writ of mandamus, a court monitored investigation, and constitution of a Special Investigation Team to ensure a comprehensive, impartial and time bound probe including bank officials and auditors.

Maharashtra Sadan construction: minister discharged in PMLA money laundering case after court accepted discharge application linked to ED probe.
Allegations under the PMLA arise from the Maharashtra Sadan 2005-2006 contract: ED alleges inflated costs and kickbacks, with transfers to companies linked to the minister's son and nephew, asserting an original estimate of Rs 13.5 crore was raised to Rs 50 crore, the firm earned about Rs 190 crore profit, and Rs 13.5 crore were illicit payments. The ED prosecution stemmed from an ACB FIR, and a special PMLA judge accepted discharge applications for the minister, relatives, and others.

Goa nightclub fire prompts money laundering probe and multi state raids targeting club owners and officials over illegal licences.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and conducted coordinated raids in Goa, Delhi and Haryana at nine premises linked to the nightclub owners and local officials, recovering documents and investigating alleged facilitation of illegal trade licences/NOCs and money laundering from the alleged illegal conversion of khazan land; an Interpol Red Notice has been issued against an absent co owner.

Nightclub promoters investigated for money laundering after deadly fire; premises searched under anti-money laundering law.
Enforcement action under money laundering laws has been initiated against the promoters of a Goa nightclub after a December 6 fire that caused 25 deaths. The Enforcement Directorate registered a PMLA case and searched about eight premises, including the offices and residences of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra and others, seeking proceeds, documents, and assets connected to alleged laundering. The promoters left the country after the incident, were deported from Thailand, and remain in police custody.

Former MP Vijayasai Reddy questioned over Andhra Pradesh liquor scam under PMLA; denies knowledge, points to prime accused.
ED examined former MP Vijayasai Reddy under the PMLA regarding an alleged Rs 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor fraud tied to the 2019-2024 liquor policy. Reddy denied knowledge or involvement, said the former Chief Minister would not have permitted such conduct, and pointed to Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy as the person with relevant information. The ED registered the PMLA case in September 2025 after an SIT complaint, and the SIT FIR names Reddy as an accused alleging illicit funds were routed through him to the former Chief Minister.

Personal liberty upheld; email summons invalid-physical service under CrPC required in PMLA investigations.
Summons in a PMLA-linked probe must be served in accordance with the CrPC's physical service modes after due diligence; email service is not tenable and failure by the investigating agency to follow PMLA and CrPC procedures prevents legal consequences against the person summoned. Service includes statutory requirements such as case diary entries and proof of receipt, and investigating officers must conduct fieldwork rather than rely on electronic delivery.