Crime
Money Laundering Searches Linked to Bribery Allegations
Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 11 premises across Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha and Jalandhar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 in a case involving Harcharan Singh Bhullar and others.
Officials said the searches are being carried out at locations linked to the accused, their associates, and suspected benamidars.
The operation aims to trace additional proceeds of crime, identify alleged benami assets, and gather evidence related to money laundering.
The action stems from predicate offences registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation Chandigarh unit.
According to officials, the allegations involve demand of illegal gratification through a middleman for settlement of a criminal case, along with detection of assets disproportionate to known sources of income.
Further details regarding seizures or recoveries are awaited as the search operation continues.