<h1>Enforcement Directorate opposes accused arguments in National Herald money laundering case involving Rs 2,000 crore property fraud</h1> The Enforcement Directorate opposed arguments from accused persons in the National Herald case before a special judge. The federal agency alleges a conspiracy involving prominent political figures and associates in fraudulent takeover of properties worth over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to a newspaper publishing company. The ED claims the accused held majority shares in a company that fraudulently acquired assets through a Rs 90 crore loan transaction, constituting criminal breach of trust and money laundering. A chargesheet has been filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with all accused denying the allegations.