Pancard Scam Busted: ED Seizes Global Assets in ₹4,500 Cr.

A special PMLA court in Mumbai has directed Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal to appear on August 10 for the framing of charges in an ongoing money laundering case. The court rejected his plea seeking additional time to file a discharge application, observing that sufficient opportunities had already been provided since 2023. The case concerns allegations of the diversion of loan funds from Canara Bank, which remain under judicial consideration and have not been adjudicated.

Naresh Goyal Money Laundering Case: Special Court Directs Jet Airways Founder to Face Framing of Charges on August 10

A special court in Mumbai has summoned Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal on August 10 for framing of charges in a money laundering case. His application for an extension to file a discharge application was rejected by the court.

The money laundering case against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has reached a crucial stage with a special court in Mumbai directing him to appear on August 10 for framing of charges. The court also dismissed his plea seeking more time to file a discharge application in the proceedings. 

The order was passed by a special judge dealing with cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court observed that though the matter was pending since 2023, the accused had not taken any meaningful steps to file a discharge application in the last three years.

Mumbai court declines further delay in Naresh Goyal money laundering case

Abaan Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway while reportedly travelling to meet his jailed elder brother. According to police, the vehicle lost control and struck a divider, killing Abaan Ahmed and another passenger identified as Sonu. Two others sustained serious injuries and were shifted for treatment. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Gangster Atiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Killed in Jhansi Road Accident on Way to Meet Jailed Brother

Abaan Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident on Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway. One more resident died, and two others were seriously wounded.

Atiq Ahmed’s youngest son, Abaan Ahmed, was killed in a road accident on Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway in Uttar Pradesh, according to the police. He was going to meet his elder brother, who is lodged in Jhansi jail, when the incident happened. 

The vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into a divider on the National Highway under the jurisdiction of the Poonch police station of Jhansi district. Officials confirmed another passenger died in the crash and two others were seriously injured.

Jhansi Road Accident Claims Two Lives, Including Abaan Ahmed

Telangana Police have arrested a suspect in an alleged Black Paper fake currency scam after a complainant claimed he was cheated of ₹13 lakh. Investigators seized 20,000 black paper sheets cut to resemble ₹500 notes and chemical solutions allegedly used to convince victims that the paper could be converted into genuine currency. Police are examining whether the accused acted alone or as part of a wider fraud network.

Telangana Police Bust Alleged ‘Black Paper’ Currency Scam, 20,000 Fake ₹500 Note Sheets Seized

Telangana Police have arrested a man who was accused of cheating a resident of ₹13 lakh by way of the fake currency scheme using the so-called “black paper” trick. During the investigation, authorities seized 20,000 black paper sheets and chemical solutions, and further investigations are underway.

Telangana Police has busted an alleged fake currency fraud by arresting Pathipati Prem Chandu, who allegedly duped a resident of Aswaraopet, Madhu Babu, of ₹13 lakh through a fake currency conversion scheme based on “black paper”. Officials said the case is being investigated by Aswaraopet Police in Kothagudem district.

Police said the accused used to lure victims by claiming that specially prepared black paper sheets, cut in the shape of ₹500 currency notes, could be transformed into real currency after being treated with a special chemical solution. Sources said the demonstration was part of the modus operandi to build trust with victims before demanding huge sums of money.

In the complaint filed by Madhu Babu, the accused first took ₹11 lakh from him for providing specially prepared black paper sheets that looked like genuine ₹500 notes. Later, the victim paid another ₹2 lakh for chemicals to convert the sheets into legal currency, officials said. 

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth ₹2.17 crore under two separate money laundering investigations in Tripura. According to the agency, the cases involve alleged investment fraud, impersonation of government officials and an illegal IPL betting syndicate. The investigations are continuing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and the allegations remain subject to judicial scrutiny.

Tripura Money Laundering Probe Widens as ED Targets Rs 2.17 Crore in Alleged Fraud and IPL Betting Case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 2.17 crore under two separate money laundering cases in Tripura involving an alleged investment scam and an illegal cricket betting syndicate.

The Tripura money laundering cases are linked to alleged financial crimes involving impersonation of government officials, fraudulent investment schemes and an illegal IPL betting network, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) said. The agency’s Agartala office initiated proceedings for attachment of properties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The ED said it had attached assets through two provisional attachment orders issued on July 31 covering bank balances, land parcels, residential properties and other moveable assets. The attached properties were allegedly linked to the proceeds of crime generated through illegal activities, the agency said.

The ED said the first investigation pertains to a case of alleged investment fraud involving Utpal Kumar Chowdhury, suspended IAS officer Abhishek Chandra and a private housing company. Also, bank balances of Rs 1.12 crore have been attached by the agency under PMLA.