State-backed lending secrecy enabling concealed acquisitions of critical-technology firms, raising national-security and transparency concerns.
Chinese state-controlled banks have used opaque, offshore structures and intermediary branches to finance acquisitions and projects in advanced economies, obscuring government involvement in purchases of firms tied to critical technologies. AidData documents a strategic shift toward using state credit to gain geo-economic leverage over high-tech supply chains and resources. Existing screening mechanisms have sometimes detected and prompted divestment, but the report highlights weaknesses in transparency, beneficial-ownership tracing, and international database classifications that impede timely regulatory oversight.

Al Falah University targeted in raids over alleged money laundering and shell company networks linked to Red Fort blast.
Enforcement Directorate searches at Al Falah University and trust premises investigate alleged money laundering and use of shell companies linked to the Red Fort blast probe, based on FIRs by investigative agencies. Preliminary findings cite nine shell companies registered at a single address, common contact coordinates, weak KYC, overlapping directors and signatories, minimal banked salary disbursal, absence of EPFO/ESIC filings inconsistent with declared operations, and discrepancies in claims about UGC and NAAC recognition, with finance and administration personnel covered in the raids.

Sabarimala gold theft: ED seeks records to assess a PMLA probe while the High Court considers tagging the matter.
The Enforcement Directorate seeks judicial records to assess whether a probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is warranted in the Sabarimala gold theft; the magistrate declined to release documents because the matter is under High Court Division Bench supervision. The High Court has asked the registry to refer the ED's petition to the Chief Justice to decide on tagging it with SSCR No: 23, where a Division Bench ordered a Special Investigation Team. A sixth accused has filed an anticipatory bail plea, and the court has directed the Public Prosecutor to obtain state government instructions ahead of further hearing.

Money laundering charges filed against a Karnataka legislator over alleged illegal iron ore exports, prosecution under PMLA underway
The Enforcement Directorate filed a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against a Karnataka legislator and his company, alleging proceeds from illegal iron ore exports were concealed and laundered through an undisclosed overseas corporate vehicle and foreign bank accounts; the investigation traces to a prior anti-corruption inquiry into unlawful ore movement to a port and includes asset attachment and payments to other persons as elements of the alleged laundering scheme.

Modification of bail conditions sought for alleged money laundering accused; agency asked to justify continued mandated attendances.
The petitioner seeks relaxation of two bail conditions: mandatory twice weekly attendance at the deputy director's office of the probe agency and monthly appearances before investigating officers; he also challenges a court appearance and cooperation requirement. Counsel argues the investigation is complete and a charge sheet filed, while the agency opposes modification citing conduct and witness influence risks. The bench limited current consideration to whether physical attendance at the agency office remains necessary given the filed charge sheet and has issued notice to the agency for response.

Money laundering investigation leads to 14-day custody for realtor to probe diversion of proceeds and alleged accomplices.
A money laundering investigation alleges a developer cancelled housing-scheme allotments, resold units at higher prices, diverted escrow funds to associated companies and channelled proceeds into personal assets and overseas transfers. The Enforcement Directorate sought custodial interrogation to identify accomplices, beneficiaries and further proceeds, citing flight risk from alleged overseas links; the court granted 14 days' custody for investigation.

FEMA probe summons issued for in person questioning after virtual deposition refused amid alleged cross border fund siphoning.
The enforcement agency issued a fresh in person summons under the Foreign Exchange Management Act after the corporate chairman skipped a prior date and a virtual deposition was rejected. The FEMA inquiry concerns alleged siphoning of project funds from the Jaipur-Reengus highway through Surat based shell companies to Dubai and a broader international hawala network; this follows prior asset attachment under anti money laundering provisions and recorded statements from alleged hawala operators.

Money laundering probe targets alleged drug trafficking proceeds after major cocaine seizure, prompting searches under PMLA.
Enforcement action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act involved simultaneous searches in Delhi NCR and Jaipur targeting premises linked to suspected laundering of proceeds from a prior seizure of 82.53 kg of cocaine, and focused on alleged hawala operators and associated cash recoveries.

Jaypee Infratech money laundering probe: former MD held for ED custody over alleged diversion of homebuyer funds.
A former MD of Jaypee Infratech has been placed in custodial interrogation under the PMLA after allegations that funds collected from homebuyers were diverted to non construction uses and transferred to related group entities and trusts; the agency cites transaction records implicating the individual and seeks custody to confront documents and witnesses to further the money laundering investigation.

Chaitanya Baghel assets provisionally attached under PMLA for alleged proceeds from state liquor scam and layered into real estate
ED provisionally attached assets worth Rs 61.20 crore of Chaitanya Baghel under the PMLA in an investigation into an alleged liquor scam; attachments include 364 immovable plots and bank balances. ED alleges the scam generated over Rs 2,500 crore in proceeds of crime and that Baghel, positioned at the apex of the syndicate, controlled collection, channelisation and distribution of illicit funds and layered proceeds through his real estate business including the Vitthal Green project; he was arrested and is in judicial custody.

Money laundering under PMLA alleged after diversion of home buyer funds to related entities, prompting investigation and arrest.
Allegations of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act arise from an investigation that found funds collected from home buyers were allegedly diverted to related group entities and trusts, with a senior executive identified as a managing trustee of a recipient trust; searches and seizures of financial and digital records were conducted to trace the complex web of transactions and support claims of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and criminal breach of trust.

Money laundering arrest of Jaypee Infratech MD under PMLA in probe linked to alleged home-buyer fraud.
Arrest under PMLA for alleged money laundering arising from a fraud probe involving home buyers. The Enforcement Directorate detained the managing director of a real estate company pursuant to powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging proceeds of crime linked to an underlying cheating of purchasers.

Cryptocurrency money laundering exposed through tracing, leading to convictions and substantial asset seizures and confiscation efforts.
Conviction for possessing illegally obtained cryptocurrency and money laundering was based on the scale of seized Bitcoin, lack of legitimate provenance and connection to a large investment fraud, leading to recovery of encrypted devices, cash, gold and further cryptocurrency and prompting criminal confiscation and civil proceedings to freeze and seek seizure of those assets.

Prevention of Money Laundering probe sought into alleged organised criminal's illicit assets following seizure of documents and alleged land deals.
Police allege the subject conducted multiple transactions and land deals, maintained several bank accounts and firms, and that documents evidencing illegal properties in Pune district and Ahilyanagar have been seized; police have written to the Enforcement Directorate requesting action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act based on these investigative leads.

Prevention of Money Laundering Act probe sought into alleged illicit land, banking and corporate transactions linked to fugitive gangster.
Pune police request an Enforcement Directorate probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into alleged illicit land deals, multiple bank accounts and associated firms linked to fugitive accused Nilesh Ghaywal, following seizure of documents; predicate offences including violent crimes, extortion, weapons possession and passport fraud are presented to support money laundering scrutiny and invocation of MCOCA for organised criminality.

Demonetisation anniversary: opposition calls the currency withdrawal a failed policy that harmed livelihoods and trade.
Opposition commentary criticises the Union government's demonetisation policy as an economic disruption that failed to achieve its stated aims, alleging devastation of livelihoods, crippling of trade and MSMEs, severe harm to the unorganised sector, and no reduction in black money or counterfeit currency; the critiques frame the measure as a governance and accountability issue contrasting executive assurances with later assessments of impact.

Immoral trafficking probe: seizures of cash, luxury vehicles and documents under PMLA to trace illicit financial flows.
Investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into an organised immoral trafficking network resulted in seizures of over Rs 1.01 crore cash, two high-end vehicles, digital devices, and property documents, and identification of bank accounts suspected of facilitating illicit money transfers linked to venues used as operational bases.

Attachment of assets of Karnataka MLA under PMLA linked to alleged illegal export and layering of seized iron ore.
Provisional attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of immovable properties held through a Goa based company, identified as proceeds of alleged illegal iron ore export; ED alleges procurement of seized iron ore fines and export abroad via layering and use of an overseas company, following Lokayukta findings and multi location searches.

Cosmetologist arrested under PMLA denied bail in Delhi amid fraud probe, court cited pending witnesses and Section 45 rigours.
Bail by an accused cosmetologist under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was denied because the allegations were grave, crucial witnesses were yet to be examined, and the court applied the rigours of Section 45 of the PMLA-requiring prosecutor opportunity to oppose bail and satisfaction that the accused is not guilty and will not offend if released.

Money laundering charges under PMLA framed, enabling trial to proceed against accused in alleged cooperative bank fund diversion.
Charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act were framed against a former cooperative bank promoter-director and seven others based on an auditor's complaint and ED allegations that they siphoned bank funds via irregular loan approvals and transfers without proper core banking entries, creating substantial NPAs and enabling the commencement of trial after a judicial finding of sufficient material.