ED Raids E-commerce Sellers in India: Amazon, Flipkart in Focus over Money Laundering Allegations

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on multiple sellers across India, including those associated with e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, on Thursday. The investigation focuses on alleged money laundering activities and potential violations of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations. The raids highlight concerns over the practices of leading e-commerce platforms in India, particularly in relation to the use of “dark patterns” and the potential for unfair competition.

ED Raids MUDA and Mysuru Taluk Office in Alleged Scam Involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Mysuru Taluk Office on Friday, investigating alleged irregularities and financial misconduct. The probe is linked to a controversial real estate scam, implicating Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife. This development comes as a significant escalation in the ongoing investigation.

Karnataka Deputy CM Criticizes ED Raids in Valmiki Development Corporation Case

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has criticized the Enforcement Directorate’s raids in the Valmiki Development Corporation case, calling them unjustified. The raids, linked to former Karnataka Minister B Nagendra and MLA Basanagouda Daddal, targetted alleged misappropriation of funds. Shivakumar argues that the state government’s SIT is already probing the matter and banks can investigate such cases involving substantial sums of money.

ED Raids Jharkhand Minister’s Aide’s Residence, Seizes Over 30 Crore in Cash

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in Ranchi, including the residence of Jahangir, a house help of Sanjiv Lal, who is the personal secretary of Jharkhand Rural Development minister Alamgir Alam. During the raids, the ED seized over 30 crore in cash, mostly in denominations of 500, from two premises linked to the minister and his aides. The raids were conducted in connection with a money laundering case against Virendra K Ram, the former chief engineer in the Jharkhand Rural Development Department. The ED has covered six premises connected to the minister and his aides as part of the investigation.

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