Special assistant in CMO & 4 contractors allegedly close to CM were called for questioning by ED in February. Matter came to light in April, but reason for ED summons wasn’t known.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, alleged kingpin of Rs 200 crore extortion racket, says actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who’s under ED scanner, had no role in money laundering case.
The raids, which come weeks before Punjab polls, follow ED taking cognisance of 2018 Punjab Police case. Channi's nephew Bhupinder Singh Honey not named as accused in police FIR.
The money laundering case against Deshmukh was filed after the CBI booked him in a corruption case related to bribery, as alleged by ex-Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.
Raj Kundra, in custody on charges related to alleged creation of porn films, could be summoned by ED under Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Deshmukh submitted a letter to the agency in compliance with the summons. He also requested a copy of the Enforcement Case Information Report from the ED.
The ED's claims are related to money laundering in an alleged multi-crore bribery-cum-extortion racket that led to Deshmukh's resignation as Maharashtra Home Minister in April.
Economic consequences of multiple, random elements of disorder have been disorienting. The cycle of events could even end the Chinese super-growth story, which could benefit India.
The central bank approved the transfer of 303.1 billion rupees to the government from its surplus funds, a third of the 991.2 billion rupees it had given last year.
Doval's comments came at 4th Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan attended by national security advisors from Tajikistan, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan & China.
Global order is in flux, and India is being wooed by all. It opens up economic, strategic & military possibilities unimaginable till recently. It is for India to take this opportunity.