Indore, July 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three individuals in connection with a significant drug trafficking and money laundering operation involving 70 kilograms of methamphetamine (MDMA). The arrests were made by the ED’s Indore sub-zonal office on July 21, 2026, following an investigation initiated based on an FIR filed by the Indore Crime Branch.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ved Prakash Vyas, Dinesh Agarwal, and Akshay Agarwal. The case pertains to offenses under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, as well as provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
According to the ED, the accused were involved in the possession and trafficking of methamphetamine in commercial quantities. Investigations revealed that the suspects earned substantial amounts through drug trafficking and subsequently laundered the cash through multiple personal and business bank accounts.
Financial investigations uncovered evidence of systematic placement, layering, and concealment of criminal earnings. On July 17, 2026, the ED conducted extensive searches at various locations in Indore and Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.
These operations, carried out after continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering, resulted in the seizure of incriminating documents, digital devices, and evidence related to the accused’s assets, financial transactions, and business activities.
The ED stated that statements recorded during the investigation indicated that the accused were also involved in the supply and trafficking of narcotics alongside their regular business operations. This operation has been described as a significant success in curbing the drug trade and associated money laundering networks in the region.
Officials noted that the accused were using legitimate businesses to disguise their drug trafficking profits. Ongoing investigations aim to identify other members of the syndicate, trace assets, and uncover the full extent of the drug supply chain.
The central investigative agency may present the arrested individuals before the designated PMLA court for custody remand. This case highlights the growing nexus between drug trafficking and money laundering in Madhya Pradesh, prompting authorities to intensify their actions against organized narcotic networks.
The ED has urged the public to provide any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
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