<h1>Police seek ED probe under PMLA into absconding gangster's alleged money laundering, illicit land deals and MCOCA invocation</h1> Local police requested the Enforcement Directorate to investigate suspected money laundering and illicit property transactions linked to an absconding gangster now in the UK, seeking action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Investigators allege the accused participated in multiple land deals, maintained several bank accounts and firms, and controls documents relating to illegal properties seized in and around the district. The accused faces criminal charges including murder, extortion, assault, illegal weapons possession and passport fraud; anti-mafia legislation (MCOCA) has also been invoked by investigators.