Enforcement Directorate

ED Headquarters Unit is conducting search action at 10 premises (6 in West Bengal and 4 in Delhi) under PMLA in connection with coal smuggling syndicate led by Anup Majee used to steal and illegally excavate coal from ECL leasehold areas of West Bengal. The search action was undertaken in a peaceful manner till the arrival of Chief Minister of West Bengal along with Police personnel and Officers of West Bengal administration who forcibly removed physical documents and electronic evidences in 2 of the premises. It is clarified that the search is evidence based and is not targeted at any political establishment. No party office has been searched. The search is not linked to any elections, and is part of regular crackdown on money laundering. The search is conducted strictly in accordance with established legal safeguards.

ED, Kolkata Zonal Office has conducted search operations on 31.12.2025 and 01.01.2026 at 09 locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Lucknow and Varanasi at various premises linked to Social Media Influencer & Youtuber Anurag Dwivedi, and others in connection with an illegal online betting and gambling case under PMLA, 2002. During the searches, various incriminating documents, digital devices and two high-end cars Land Rover Defender, BMW Z4 belonging to Anurag Dwivedi have been seized.

ED, Indore has provisionally attached assets worth Rs. 34 Crore (approx.) in connection with the case of “Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)” Fake Bills Scam under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. The attached assets include 43 of immovable properties (both Residential & Agricultural) located in the State of Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh. The total value of attached/seized assets in the case so far, stands at Rs. 56 Crore (approx.).