<h1>Enforcement Directorate Probes Open Society Foundations for Alleged FEMA Violations Linked to Foreign Direct Investments in India.</h1> The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in Bengaluru on alleged beneficiaries of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by George Soros, and related entities, as part of a probe into foreign exchange violations. The investigation focuses on alleged foreign direct investment sourced by OSF and its use by beneficiaries in contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ruling BJP has criticized Soros for allegedly acting against India's interests. OSF, a major funder of human rights and justice initiatives, began operations in India in 1999, providing scholarships and grants for local organizations.