Chennai, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made significant strides in a bank fraud investigation involving PGC Corporation Limited, seizing ₹82 lakh in cash, luxury vehicles, and documents related to undisclosed assets during raids in Chennai. These operations took place on September 18 at six locations across Chennai and Tiruppur, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
During the raids, the agency recovered digital devices and property-related records, which will undergo further examination. However, the ED has not disclosed the number or value of the seized vehicles, nor the identities of the individuals whose premises were searched. Additionally, details regarding the original police case that triggered the money laundering investigation remain undisclosed.
ED investigators aim to trace the flow of funds by analyzing the seized electronic materials and financial documents. They intend to determine if the allegedly fraudulently obtained money was invested in vehicles, real estate, or other properties held in different names.
Under the PMLA, assets identified as proceeds of crime can be temporarily attached pending judicial confirmation. The ED has confirmed that the investigation into the PGC Corporation case is ongoing. It’s important to note that the confiscated assets do not imply guilt, and those involved have the right to contest the allegations and attachment proceedings in court.
This action is part of a broader series of operations by the ED in Tamil Nadu. Earlier this month, the agency conducted searches at 18 properties in Chennai, Nagapattinam, and Ramanathapuram related to three suspects in drug trafficking cases, focusing on suspected money laundering linked to the proceeds of illegal narcotics.
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