Officials say the ED Chargesheet Against Arun Yadav relates to illegal sand mining and corruption. Investigators claim Yadav and his associates earned large amounts of illegal money. They later invested the money in properties and businesses.

The probe found that the family bought assets worth about ₹39.31 crore between 2014 and 2025. Their legal income during the same period was around ₹2.65 crore. Investigators believe the remaining ₹36.66 crore came from illegal sources.

ED also attached properties worth ₹21.38 crore linked to the family and their company, Kiran Durga Contractors Pvt Ltd. Officials say the accused used cash deposits and small businesses to hide the money.

The court has now taken the chargesheet on record. Further legal proceedings will continue in the case.

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Sanjeev Hans suspension revoked comes weeks after he joined the General Administration Department in October. He was allowed to rejoin after the Patna High Court granted him conditional bail. The court imposed restrictions, including a travel ban outside India and mandatory presence during trial hearings.

According to his lawyer, Dr. Farukh Khan, the High Court found major gaps in the prosecution’s case. The court noted that no solid evidence showed money laundering, financial transactions, or use of alleged illegal funds. Because of these shortcomings, continued custody was seen as unjustified.

Hans had spent nearly a year in jail after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in October 2024. He faced charges related to money laundering and disproportionate assets linked to smart meter and other government tenders. He was lodged in Patna’s Beur Jail during the investigation.

The High Court also granted bail to three private individuals accused of bribing Hans. Their release is now expected soon.

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According to officials, the searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Locations raided included Ahmedabad, Surat, Gurugram, and Delhi. During the operation, officers recovered around ₹33 lakh in cash, several digital devices, diaries, and important documents. All seized items have been taken into custody for forensic examination.

The probe began after an FIR filed in May 2025 by Bihar’s Special Vigilance Unit against Rishu Shree and others. Investigators allege that Rishu Shree worked as a contractor and sub-contractor in multiple Bihar government departments and paid large commissions to officials to secure contracts.

His name had also appeared earlier in another case connected to IAS officer Sanjeev Hans. The ED believes the latest evidence may help establish a link between the financial transactions and alleged illegal payments.

The investigation is still ongoing, and more actions are expected as the ED examines the seized materials.

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The ED submitted the complaint on November 21 after an extensive probe triggered by a CBI FIR. The FIR accused Sanjeev Kumar of cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy and corruption during his tenure. Investigators say Kumar ran a calculated fraud network that created fake accounts, altered records and diverted deposits collected from unsuspecting customers.

ED officials revealed that Kumar opened 54 fake savings accounts, causing a loss of ₹3.4 crore. He also manipulated entries in 41 savings accounts, adding another ₹2.79 crore loss. Further tampering in 51 recurring deposit accounts resulted in an additional ₹1.89 crore loss. In total, he allegedly withdrew ₹8.48 crore through cash transactions and several bank accounts operated by him and his accomplices.

Officials say Kumar used the proceeds of crime to maintain a lavish lifestyle, gamble heavily and purchase properties. They also traced multiple laundering attempts through accounts opened in the names of Sajni Bala and Kewal Krishan.

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More than one hundred ED officials are involved in the massive operation. They are searching over 40 locations linked to the coal mafia. The aim is to uncover money laundering routes, illegal coal transportation, and storage networks.

In West Bengal, ED Kolkata teams are inspecting 24 premises across Durgapur, Purulia, Howrah, and Kolkata. Meanwhile, ED Ranchi teams are holding searches at 18 different places in Jharkhand. These spots are connected to several key cases of coal smuggling and theft.

The illegal coal trade has caused a major loss to the government. Therefore, the agency is focusing on breaking the full chain, including suppliers, transporters, and financial handlers. Officials expect more documents, digital records, and evidence to emerge from the raids.

The operation is likely to continue as the ED tracks the wider network behind the illegal mining activities.

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The chargesheet was filed before a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to the ED, Kundra deliberately concealed critical evidence, including bitcoin wallet addresses, and failed to surrender the digital assets obtained from Bhardwaj. Kundra allegedly even transferred some of the bitcoins to Shilpa Shetty at “far below market value” to hide the origin of the funds, attempting to present the money as legitimate.

The case follows FIRs registered by Maharashtra and Delhi police against Variable Tech Private Limited, Amit Bhardwaj, his family members, and other promoters of Gain Bitcoin, a Ponzi scheme that promised huge returns on crypto mining but cheated investors. Kundra had reportedly received 285 bitcoins intended for a bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine, but the deal never materialized, leaving him in possession of the high-value digital assets.

The ED noted that Kundra remembers the exact number of bitcoins received in five tranches over seven years, reinforcing his status as a beneficial owner rather than a mediator. Despite repeated opportunities, he has not provided wallet addresses, citing a damaged iPhone as the reason, which the agency considers an attempt to hide evidence.

In addition to the bitcoin case, Kundra and Shilpa Shetty are under investigation in another ₹60.4 crore cheating case involving a loan-cum-investment deal through their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd.

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The ED has already questioned several high-profile figures, including cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, and Yuvraj Singh. Former Trinamool Congress MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra, and several female social media influencers have also appeared before the agency. Officials said more sportspersons, actors, and influencers may face questioning soon.

The agency is investigating how these personalities promoted the betting app, whether they knew online betting is banned in India, and the details of payments they received. They have sought copies of contracts, emails, and other relevant documents. Investigators also want to know whether payments were routed through hawala or banking channels and whether they came from India or abroad.

The ED’s probe forms part of a wider crackdown after the government banned real money online gaming. Officials allege the app duped crores of rupees from users and evaded taxes. They may attach assets of individuals found using alleged proceeds of crime.

The 1xBet platform, registered in Curacao, allows bets in 70 languages on thousands of sporting events. Market experts estimate the Indian online betting market was worth over $100 billion before the ban.

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Justice Dipankar Datta led the Bench that heard the matter. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for Jacqueline Fernandez. He argued that the actor only received gifts from Sukesh Chandrasekhar, the key accused in the ₹200-crore money laundering case. Rohatgi claimed that investigators built the case as a cover for failed MCOCA charges, which could not stand in court earlier.

Jacqueline Fernandez repeated that she had no role in laundering money. She said her connection with Sukesh Chandrasekhar was personal and the expensive gifts should not be treated as evidence of crime. The Enforcement Directorate, however, has maintained that she gained benefits from the alleged conman. Officials claim that she accepted luxury items and financial help, which link her to the money trail.

The Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene means that ED proceedings will continue without pause. This decision is a major setback for Jacqueline Fernandez, who has tried for months to clear her name. The ruling also signals that the court wants the trial process to move forward, rather than end at the preliminary stage.

The case against Jacqueline Fernandez remains one of the most high-profile money laundering cases in Bollywood. Her legal battle has drawn wide attention from both media and the film industry. With this ruling, she now faces a long trial ahead, as the Enforcement Directorate continues to push its case.

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Lawyers told the court that both leaders are busy with flood relief in Punjab. Counsel for Kejriwal said he is visiting affected areas to coordinate aid and provide urgent help.

Sisodia’s plea explained that he is in Punjab as AAP’s Prabhari. He is helping residents in districts hit by floods.

Right now, the special court is focusing on document scrutiny. At the same time, the Delhi High Court is hearing a related appeal against an earlier order.

This decision lets both leaders continue their flood relief efforts while the case proceeds in court.

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