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Topic: Enforcement Directorate

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a central agency working directly under the Ministry of Finance, tasked with investigating and enforcing laws related to financial offenses. Its origin goes back to 1 May, 1956, when an Enforcement Unit was formed in the Department of Economic Affairs for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947. The following year, this Unit was renamed as Enforcement Directorate.

The ED’s mandate encompasses investigating offenses under significant legislative frameworks such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the Foreign Exchange Management Act of 1999 (FEMA), and the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act of 2018 (FEOA). The agency investigates individuals and entities involved in financial wrongdoing. This may include tracing illicit funds, seizing assets acquired through illegal means, and prosecuting offenders to ensure accountability and deterrence.

Headquartered in New Delhi, the ED operates through a network of regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Kolkata.

Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest caps AAP, BJP feud. If he stays CM, Delhi can face President’s rule

Sourav Roy Barman -
The AAP has rejected all the charges against Arvind Kejriwal and claims that the ED has found no evidence in the case despite two years of investigation.

‘Generated proceeds of crime, used them for polls’ — ED says Kejriwal ‘kingpin of liquor scam’

Ananya Bhardwaj -
The central agency, it is learnt, claims it has 'sufficient proof' Delhi CM sought bribe from BRS leader Kavitha in exchange for liquor trade benefits. AAP has refuted the allegations.

AAP a ‘company’, Kejriwal liable as its chief — how ED’s linked Delhi CM to ‘proceeds of crime’

Mayank Kumar -
In remand plea, central agency claimed Kejriwal liable to face action under PMLA as he was 'ultimately responsible' for his party using 'proceeds of crime' in 2022 assembly polls.

‘Kingpin of crime – Arvind Kejriwal – finally brought to justice’: BJP on Delhi CM’s ED custody

PTI -
BJP leader Smriti Irani said the investigating agency ‘unequivocally’ told the court that liquor firms were instrumental behind framing, implementation of Delhi excise policy.

Delhi court sends CM Arvind Kejriwal to 6 days’ ED custody in excise policy case

Mayank Kumar -
ED had sought 10 days’ custody, argued that AAP chief was 'kingpin' of excise policy. Kejriwal's counsel said nearly 80% witnesses whose statements were recorded had not taken his name.

Started as anti-corruption crusader, now arrested on corruption charges — tide turns against Kejriwal

Mayank Kumar -
12 yrs ago, Kejriwal & other activists were lathi-charged & detained over anti-corruption protests. Late Thursday, he was arrested by the ED in connection with the excise policy case.

Meetings in jail or constitutional crisis? Kejriwal’s arrest raises questions about who’ll run Delhi

Apoorva Mandhani -
Lack of specific rules in unprecedented case, like the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has put a spotlight on Constitutional morality and operational difficulties.

‘Rs 100 cr offer, bags of cash & phone chats’ — ED’s case against Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

Ananya Bhardwaj -
ED arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal from his residence Thursday. He is alleged to have asked for Rs 100 cr from Bharat Rashtra Samithi's K. Kavitha for 'favourable excise policy'.

ED to produce Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal before special PMLA court in excise policy case

PTI -
ED may seek 10-day custody of Kejriwal alleging his continued ‘non-cooperation’ in probe & to ascertain his personal role and that of his party in connection with liquor policy.

‘Undue favours in exchange for kickbacks’ — ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

Mayank Kumar -
Rs 100-cr to AAP leaders, corruption & conspiracy in formulation, implementation of Delhi excise policy 2021-22, stream of illegal funds as kickbacks to AAP from wholesalers, claims ED.
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