Articles by Abhishek Sharan
NCB seizes 3,000 bottles of illegally diverted codeine syrup, three inter-state traffickers arrested
The three arrested traffickers, S R Ahmed, M Aslam and Y Khan were intercepted while they were allegedly receiving the contraband parcel, the sources said
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:38 AM IST
ED arrests Mandhana Industries ex-CMD in ₹975 crore bank fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate arrested businessman Purushottam Mandhana in a ₹975 crore bank loan fraud case against Mandhana Industries Limited.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:56 AM IST
CBI arrests customs superintendent in Mumbai for alleged bribery
The arrest followed a complaint from a Pune-based businessman, who alleged that Saket had demanded ₹1 lakh to clear an import consignment
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:53 AM IST
NCB arrests key member in mephedrone trafficking syndicate seizure
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)’s Mumbai zonal unit has arrested Sufiyan Khan, a significant operative of an inter-state narcotics trafficking syndicate. Khan’s arrest follows his suspected involvement in a case involving the seizure of 31.5 kg of Mephedrone valued at ₹60 crore in the illicit markets
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 08:16 AM IST
CBI arrests customs officer for accepting bribe of ₹80,000
The CBI caught the accused, Kumar Saket, red handed on Tuesday, while allegedly taking the bribe sum of ₹80,000 in his office at Courier Cell, International Courier Terminal, Sahar, Andheri East. The agency also conducted a search at the residence of the senior customs official in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 07:22 AM IST
₹264 cr TDS fraud: ED seeks information from UAE to trace proceeds diverted to Dubai firms
ED seeks UAE's help in investigating ₹264 crore TDS refund fraud. Accused diverted funds through shell firms to Dubai, some via hawala. Assets worth ₹182 crore seized/attached.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 08:10 AM IST
CBI books RPF official for demanding ₹70,000 bribe
CBI Mumbai books RPF official for demanding ₹2.5 lakh bribe to release seized trailer. Accused scaled down demand to ₹70,000 after negotiations.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:30 AM IST
How did red sanders become the gold bullion of timber smuggling in Maharashtra?
Red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus) or red sandalwood is an endangered species found only in south India, especially in Andhra Pradesh
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 09:32 AM IST
₹264 cr fraudulent TDS refunds: ED attaches assets including Malabar Hill flat, lands in Khandala and Lonavala
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹14.02 crore in its money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged fraudulent withdrawal of TDS refunds totalling ₹263.95 crore from the Income Tax (I-T) department
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 08:02 AM IST
CSIR - NEERI case: CBI seizes valuables worth ₹35 lakh, property documents
CBI seizes jewellery worth ₹35 lakh & property documents from 10 accused, including ex-director & scientists of CSIR – NEERI in crackdown over irregularities.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Carrier entrapped for smuggling drugs in exchange for free Thailand trip
DRI Mumbai unit uncovers man smuggling ₹5 crore worth of hydroponic weed from Thailand in exchange for ₹20,000 and a trip. Man arrested at Mumbai airport.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:08 AM IST
CBI books senior officials in passport bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked two senior officials, including a deputy passport officer and a superintendent/granting officer, as part of its ongoing bribery investigation involving several senior passport assistants, passport assistants, and private passport facilitation agents
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:28 AM IST
ED conducts raids in Mumbai, Goa in forex violations case
The agency initiated its probe based on information suggesting that the three entities had allegedly diverted $228 million to certain overseas entities
Published on Jul 06, 2024 11:17 AM IST
DRI busts red sanders smuggling ring, seizes 8 tonnes of wood
According to agency sources, the syndicate planned to smuggle the red sanders via sea route, misdeclaring it as granite marble slabs
Published on Jul 06, 2024 11:11 AM IST
Bombay HC grants bail to ‘conman’ Sukesh Chandrashekhar in 2015 fraud case
Sukesh Chandrashekhar will not be released from the Delhi prison where he is lodged currently as he has been arrested in multiple fraud cases.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 01:39 AM IST
OctaFX case: Portion of funds collected for forex trading used to purchase crypto assets
ED's investigation into OctaFx revealed funds from forex trading were used to buy cryptocurrencies & transferred abroad. Accused of duping investors of over ₹500 crore.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:40 AM IST
OctaFx case: ED records statements of two TV actors for alleged promotional activities
ED records statements of TV actors Krystle D’ Souza and Karan Wahi in money laundering probe against OctaFx. Nia Sharma also questioned. OctaFx accused of duping investors.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 07:30 AM IST
DRI seizes hydroponic weed worth ₹5 cr
The contraband, weighing 5.35 kg, was allegedly hidden inside packets meant to carry fruits, said agency sources
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:14 AM IST
CBI seeks permission to probe two senior officials in passport bribery case
The two senior officials, who are civil servants of the Group ‘A’ and ‘B’, came under the scanner of the agency after it found them allegedly figuring in a few transactions related to some of the 32 accused persons in the case
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:20 AM IST
CBI seizes ₹1.59 cr in passport bribery probe
CBI seizes ₹1.59 crore in cash in Mumbai from passport agent amid bribery probe involving officials. 12 corruption cases registered.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:48 AM IST
ED seizes assets worth ₹37 cr in Amber Dalal case
ED Mumbai seized assets worth ₹37 crore in money-laundering probe into Amber Dalal case. Dalal allegedly raised over ₹600 crore from 1,300 investors in suspected ponzi scheme.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:36 AM IST
CBI takes over two Jalgaon cases, one involving a former special public prosecutor
CBI takes over cases involving former special public prosecutor in Jalgaon. Allegations of illegal demands for bail and unfreezing bank accounts surface.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:24 AM IST
ED seizes cash, forex worth ₹61.5 lakh in TP Global FX illegal forex case
ED seizes cash & forex worth ₹61.5 lakh in money-laundering probe against TP Global FX for unauthorized forex trading racket. Arrests made, assets seized.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:36 AM IST
CBI conducts searches at premises of IDES officer booked for misconduct
CBI conducts searches at IDES officer's premises in Nashik for alleged misconduct over land purchase; officer's parents bought plots approved by him.
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:18 AM IST
CBI books two railway officials, Mumbai firms, eight others in corruption case
It is alleged that the two railway officials, who were working as the deputy chief materials manager and chief depot material superintendent, demanded bribes
Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Indian Defence Estates Service officer booked by CBI for misconduct
The investigation was initiated following a complaint alleging that in 2021, the officer purchased six plots of land for approximately ₹54 lakh
Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Complainant in ₹5,717 cr bank loan default case receives threats
The complainant in the multi-state ₹5,717 crore bank loan default case, now under CBI investigation, has allegedly received threats from unidentified individuals to not pursue the irregularities related to the case for probe, agency sources said
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:06 AM IST
ED freezes ₹32 crore in bank funds, seizes ₹70 lakh in cash
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen ₹32 crore in bank funds and seized ₹70 lakh in cash during searches in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala as part of a money-laundering probe against HighRich Online Group
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:18 AM IST
ED seizes assets worth ₹8 cr during searches against Fairplay, other apps
ED seized assets worth ₹8 crore in Mumbai and Pune linked to Fairplay app for alleged illegal streaming of cricket and online betting activities.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:12 AM IST
CBI books deputy chief controller of explosives for criminal misconduct
CBI books Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives for amassing assets worth ₹1.43 crore disproportionate to his income; linked to previous corruption case.
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 07:58 AM IST
