Neeraj Chauhan, senior associate editor with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times, writes on security, terrorism, corruption, laundering, black money, narcotics, and related policy matters while covering MHA, ED, CBI, NIA, IB, CVC, NHRC, CAG, Income Tax department, etc.
Articles by Neeraj Chauhan
ED files charge sheet against Guj journalist
The agency said that the charge sheet against Langa under prevention of money laundering act (PMLA) was filed before a special court in Ahmedabad on April 17. The court has taken cognizance of the charge sheet, it added.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Money laundering probe by ED likely against AAP leader in Delhi
On April 14, CBI filed an FIR naming AAP leader Durgesh Pathak under Section 3 of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Mahadev app accused deployed proceeds in stock market, firms under scanner: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said an investigation is underway to uncover the complete modus operandi of this stock price manipulation
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 07:28 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Why ED didn’t seek sanction to file charge sheet against Gandhis
ED charges Sonia and Rahul Gandhi without prior sanction, citing their roles as private individuals, amid Supreme Court ruling on public servant prosecutions.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Belgian minister to decide on India's Mehul Choksi extradition request
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi will be produced before the Belgian minister of justice, Annelies Verlinden.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Vadra firms had just ₹1L each in bank before deal: ED
Robert Vadra’s two firms had only ₹1 lakh each in their bank accounts when they purchased a 3.53- acre land worth ₹7.5 crore in Gurugram’s Shikohpur in 2008, according to Enforcement Directorate
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Herald-linked firm got ‘bogus’ early rents: Enforcement Directorate
ED claims AJL received ₹38.41 crore in bogus rent linked to Congress leaders. Charge sheet names Sonia and Rahul Gandhi as accused in money laundering case.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 05:05 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED quizzes Vadra in 2008 land deal case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law, Robert Vadra, in connection with a probe related to a 2008 land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED charges Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case
ED has charged Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in a money laundering case tied to the National Herald, marking a first for both leaders.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:47 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
ED summons Robert Vadra in Shikohpur land deal probe
Vadra had been issued summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and has been asked to appear before the federal agency on Tuesday.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:05 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
CBI tapped treaty with Brussels for Mehul Choksi, twice sent team last year
After tracking Mehul Choksi, India seeks his extradition from Belgium for embezzlement and corruption; he was arrested following CBI's request.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi
Mehul Choksi held in Belgium, India to seek extradition
A team from CBI is expected to travel to Antwerp in a week’s time and discuss extradition proceedings with the Belgian ministry of justice office bearers
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 05:09 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
In first statement, Belgium says Choksi detained for further judicial proceeding
The Belgian federal public service of justice told HT that fugitive Mehul Choksi was being detained in anticipation of further judicial proceedings
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 07:41 PM IST
CBI in touch with Belgium authorities to extradite fugitive Mehul Choksi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had requested the Belgian government to arrest Choksi last year before sending an extradition request
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:57 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Tahawwur Rana ‘talking’ as money trail in questioning focus
The extensive questioning covers the entire conspiracy hatched around 2005 when Headley was directed by LeT to conduct reconnaissance in India
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
MoS finance hands over ₹515 Cr DD for 7.5L victims in Rose Valley case
Union minister of state (MoS) for finance Pankaj Chaudhary handed over a demand draft to justice DK Seth (retired), chairman of Assets Disposal Committee
Published on Apr 12, 2025 06:09 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Tahawwur Rana’s lawyer wrote last minute letters to Marco Rubio to save him
HT has accessed the letters exchanged between Tahawwur Rana’s lawyer John D Cline and secretary of state Marco Rubio’s office
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 06:59 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Mystery witness lined up to nail Tahawwur Rana in 26/11 attacks case
NIA interrogates terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, focusing on co-conspirators and logistics linked to Headley, as part of ongoing investigation.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 11:55 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
US handed over Tahawwur Rana to NIA in shackles
The US Department of Justice, which released two photos of Rana’s handover, called the extradition a step toward justice
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:40 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
India’s protracted fight to bring Tahawwur Rana back
Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian citizen, was arrested by US authorities on October 18, 2009, two weeks after his childhood friend David Coleman Headley was held.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Tahawwur Rana to be tried for war on State, murder, terrorism
Tahawwur Rana can only be tried for offences for which he was extradited from the United States
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 02:32 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Tahawwur Rana brought to India to face the law for 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was extradited from the US to India for prosecution after 16 years.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 02:50 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
NIA visits, assurances to US and ‘childhood friend’ Headley: How India secured Rana’s extradition
The extradition was approved by the Donald Trump administration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in February this year,
Published on Apr 10, 2025 03:03 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Ruling against Sanjay Bhandari’s extradition raises concerns
Indian government data reveals that 178 extradition requests of Indian agencies for economic offenders, terrorists and others are pending with various countries.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
26/11 terror attacks key accused Rana set to return to India today
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) team led by an inspector general rank officer will bring Rana in a special plane.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Mumbai terror attack: Indian officials head to US for custody of Tahawwur Rana
The Pakistan-born Canadian physician earlier this week lost his plea against extradition in the US Supreme Court.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 11:17 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
US Supreme Court denies Tahawwur Rana’s review plea against his extradition
Tahawwur Rana, who is being held at metropolitan detention centre at Los Angeles, will be handed over to NIA by FBI on a day to be decided by both sides
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Centre steps in as Punjab cops get egg on face in Nepal
An unsanctioned operation by Indian police in Nepal led to diplomatic tension, prompting India's home ministry to issue guidelines for foreign investigations.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
Heftier fines among key provisions of immigration bill
The new legislation corrects overlapping and duplicate provisions in prevailing laws and streamlines various process pertaining to the stay, entry and exit of foreigners in India.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi
2,900 Indians rescued from cyber scam centres in SE Asia, MEA tells Parl panel
In its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, the MEA revealed that 2,907 Indians have been freed from criminal operations in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi