ED questions Muthoot Group MD George Alexander in money-laundering case

ED questions Muthoot Group MD George Alexander in money-laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned George Alexander Muthoot, Managing Director of the Kerala-based Muthoot Group, on Friday, October 10, in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged investor fraud case. Questioning at ED’s Kochi office Officials said the interrogation took place at the ED’s zonal office in Kochi. The agency has been examining…

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ED launches QR code-enabled summons to curb fake notices and ‘digital arrest’ scams

ED launches QR code-enabled summons to curb fake notices and ‘digital arrest’ scams

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has rolled out a new QR code-based verification system for its summons in a bid to protect citizens from fraudsters impersonating its officers. The move according to the official ED statement, is designed to help individuals confirm the authenticity of summons and prevent scams involving fake notices and ‘digital arrest’ scams….

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Front‑running scam: ED raids in 7 cities linked to ex‑Axis MF employee, illegal gains of over Rs 200 crore exposed

Front‑running scam: ED raids in 7 cities linked to ex‑Axis MF employee, illegal gains of over Rs 200 crore exposed

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday, August 1, conducted search operations at several premises across seven cities, Delhi, Gurugram, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, and Bhuj as part of an investigation into a large-scale front-running scam involving an ex-employee of Axis Mutual Fund. The action was conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The…

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