<h1>Enforcement Directorate raids travel agents across Punjab Haryana for illegal immigration money laundering under PMLA</h1> The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple cities in Punjab and Haryana as part of a money laundering investigation into illegal immigration operations. The raids targeted offices and residences of travel agents and middlemen in at least 11 cities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case stems from 17 FIRs against agents who defrauded individuals seeking to immigrate to the US illegally. These agents charged 45-50 lakh rupees per person, promising legal travel but instead used dangerous 'donkey routes' through multiple countries. The investigation began after Indians were deported by US military planes in February, with deportee statements revealing the fraudulent network.