<h1>Associate arrested for demolishing ED-attached theatre, suspected fraud under criminal laws including cheating and trespass</h1> An associate of a deceased drug smuggler was arrested for demolishing a movie theatre whose property was provisionally attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. Despite the attachment, the accused demolished the theatre and allegedly sold the plot for Rs 15 crore, receiving a token amount. The ED suspects fraudulent tampering with property records to transfer ownership. The accused and the smuggler had jointly purchased the theatre decades ago. Charges filed include cheating, trespass, and mischief under relevant criminal statutes. The accused was taken into police custody following arrest.