Articles by Abhishek Sharan
India elected to steering committee of anti-corruption body GloBE Network
The Ministry of Home Affairs serves as India's Central Authority for the GlobE Network, with the CBI and the ED acting as member authorities
Published on Sep 27, 2024 01:25 PM IST
CBI takes over ₹525-crore loan default case against Cox & Kings
Yes Bank had alleged that the travel agency, through its promoters and directors, defrauded it of ₹525 crore by cheating, forgery and diverting loan funds in connivance with unknown bank officials
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:32 AM IST
ED attaches immovable assets worth ₹85.88 crore in ₹168 crore fraud case
The Mumbai zonal unit of the ED seized residential flats, commercial office spaces and plots located in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad and Beed districts
Published on Sep 25, 2024 02:27 PM IST
ED freezes ₹7.5 crore in assets amid ₹168 crore fraud investigation
In addition to freezing the movable assets, the agency also seized various incriminating records and digital devices as part of the search process
Published on Sep 24, 2024 11:22 AM IST
CBI takes over probe in former corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar’s murder
CBI takes over investigation into former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar's murder after Bombay HC cites inadequate police probe
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Brazilian woman with 124 cocaine-filled capsules concealed in her body held
Mumbai's DRI seized 124 cocaine capsules from a Brazilian woman at the airport, valued at ₹9.73 crore. She has been arrested, and investigations continue.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST
CBI books former EPFO official in corruption case
CBI probes ex-EPFO official A Kumar for bribing a vigilance officer with ₹1 lakh to influence an internal investigation against him.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 07:26 AM IST
CBI books three ex-BOI officials in corruption case
CBI has charged three former Bank of India officials with corruption, following a Lokpal directive. The case involves cheating and abuse of official position.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:44 AM IST
IPS officer who played key role in cracking Antilia case resigns
Senior IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, who led the Antilia bomb scare investigation, resigned for personal reasons, now awaiting government acceptance
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:22 AM IST
ED’s western region special director given charge of eastern region
The ED appoints Satyabrata Kumar to lead financial crime investigations in Eastern India, focusing on online fraud and asset restitution efforts.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 07:58 AM IST
CBI begins corruption probe against serving, ex-officials of public sector firm
The case, which also implicates a Mumbai firm, its chief executive officer, and unknown others, involves allegations of corruption and misconduct
Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:47 AM IST
CBI busts transnational cyber fraud network, nabs key operative from city
The syndicate, which was active since 2022 and fleecing unsuspecting victims – primarily foreigners, had during June –August of 2022, allegedly contacted an American citizen, posing as technical cyber support providers and claiming that her bank account had been compromised
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 07:08 AM IST
NCB disposes seized illicit narcotics worth ₹175 cr
The NCB disposed of ₹175 crore worth of drugs in Mumbai, including 20 kg of Mephedrone, after seizing 982.10 kg from various syndicates.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
CBI starts probe into ₹255.74 cr bank loan fraud
CBI probes a ₹255.74 crore bank fraud involving a Mumbai firm, accused of diverting loan funds through fake invoices and false transactions.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:34 AM IST
₹1,438.45 cr bank loan fraud: ED attaches assets worth ₹43.52 cr linked to UIL
The ED has attached assets worth ₹43.52 crore linked to Ushdev International in a ₹1,438.45 crore loan default case involving money laundering.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:14 AM IST
CBI books deputy director, ROC, in bribery case
CBI has booked a ROC deputy director for allegedly demanding a ₹30-35 lakh bribe from a businessman, reducing an initial ₹2 crore request.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:24 AM IST
FEMA probe against fund manager: ED seizes ₹12.96 L forex, trace properties in UK
The ED seized ₹12.96 lakh in foreign currency from ex-Axis MF manager Viresh Joshi, linked to illegal forex activities and front-running gains of ₹30.56 crore.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:20 AM IST
CBI seizes ₹30 lakh paid as bribe to CGST officials from hawala operator
The hawala operator is an alleged aide of arrested accused Raj Aggarwal, a chartered accountant, said agency sources
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 07:50 AM IST
ED initiates FEMA probe against former Axis fund manager
The ED searched multiple locations linked to ex-Axis Mutual Fund manager Viresh Joshi over alleged forex rule violations amid ongoing investigations.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Money-laundering probe: 3 senior Religare officials booked in cheating case based on ED’s complaint
Mumbai police have filed a case against Religare's top officials, including Dr. Rashmi Saluja, for allegedly conspiring to obstruct a takeover.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Pan-India stock market scams on ED radar, ₹25 crore traced
The agency’s money trail in the case revealed that the fraudsters allegedly incorporated over 200 shell companies to carry out dubious transactions
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:31 AM IST
6 CGST officials among 8 named by CBI in ₹50L bribery case
The bribery case was registered based on a complaint by the Malad-based businessman, who owns a pharmaceutical trading firm
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Medical admission case: ED arrests Shivaji Education Society director’s son
According to ED, the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Education Society had allegedly collected around ₹30 lakh to ₹40 lakh each from multiple students during 2011-2016 but did not give them admissions
Published on Sep 07, 2024 01:49 PM IST
Three MLAs, apart from Girish Mahajan, lodged complaints against Anil Deshmukh: CBI FIR
CBI's FIR against ex-Maharashtra minister Deshmukh reveals a conspiracy to frame BJP leaders, with multiple legislators filing similar complaints.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:18 AM IST
CBI files FIR against Anil Deshmukh, 4 others for trying to frame BJP leaders
CBI files FIR against ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh for allegedly conspiring to frame BJP leaders in a false case. Deshmukh denies allegations
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Agri ministry official arrested while obtaining bribe of ₹1 lakh
CBI arrested a senior agriculture official in Mumbai for demanding a ₹1 lakh bribe for an AGMARK license, following a complaint from a businessman.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:14 AM IST
ED launches probe in multi crore stock market frauds run with fake apps
The ED is probing a multi-crore online scam that defrauded investors via fake stock market apps, converting proceeds into cryptocurrency. Four arrests made.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:48 AM IST
CBI facilitates return of ‘kingpin’ of international gambling racket from UAE
CBI facilitated the return of Deepakkumar Thakkar, an alleged kingpin of an international gambling network, from Dubai using Interpol's Red Corner Notice.
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 07:46 AM IST
CBI urges HC to dismiss petition of wife of arrested ex-ED officer
CBI urges Bombay HC to dismiss petition by suspended ED officer Sandeep Singh's wife, seeking his release over alleged illegal arrest for ₹20 lakh bribe. Hearing on Sept 3.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Revenue intelligence agency seizes smuggled gold worth ₹16.91 crore in Mumbai
A search of their baggage yielded 22.89 kg of smuggled gold in various forms, including melted gold bars, egg-shaped capsules, strips, and chains
Published on Aug 30, 2024 08:48 AM IST