<h1>ED raids linked to three siblings, associates over alleged billion-rand laundering via software, IT, media and mining firms</h1> The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at locations linked to three siblings of Indian origin and their associates as part of a money laundering probe following a Mutual Legal Assistance Request from South Africa in a matter tied to an alleged state capture scheme. Indian authorities say the siblings and close associates are accused of siphoning billions of rand through business interests in software, IT, media and mining, later relocating abroad; the raids targeted associated companies and an alleged Dubai shell company said to have been used as a vehicle for laundering, and included searches of a purported key individual in Ahmedabad.