Enforcement Directorate Detains Journalist Mahesh Langa in Money Laundering Probe
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Synopsis
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Mahesh Prabhudan Langa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in relation to multiple fraud allegations. He is facing scrutiny for financial misconduct involving extortion and a GST scam. Further investigations are ongoing, with a court granting ED custody for four days.
Key Takeaways
- Mahesh Prabhudan Langa arrested by ED.
- Charges include cheating and criminal breach of trust.
- Investigation linked to GST Input Tax Credit scam.
- ED granted custody until February 28, 2025.
- Multiple FIRs filed against Langa.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office has apprehended Mahesh Prabhudan Langa under the stipulations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in a case involving Mahesh Prabhudan Langa and others, as confirmed by an official on Tuesday.
Mahesh Prabhudan Langa was presented before the Hon’ble Special Judge (PMLA), Mirzapura Court, Ahmedabad, where the judge granted 4 days of ED custody until 28/02/2025, according to a statement.
The ED commenced its investigation following an FIR lodged by DCB, Police Station, Ahmedabad City, Gujarat, against Maheshbhai Prabhudan Langa and others for cheating and criminal breach of trust.
During the investigation, it emerged that an additional FIR was filed by Satellite Police Station, Ahmedabad, against Maheshbhai Prabhudan Langa for fraud, criminal misappropriation, cheating, and causing significant financial losses to various individuals.
The ED's inquiry uncovered that Mahesh Prabhudan Langa was involved in numerous fraudulent financial activities entailing substantial sums of money.
His financial operations included extortion from numerous individuals, continuous manipulation, and leveraging media influence.
Moreover, Mahesh Prabhudan Langa is implicated in a ‘GST Input Tax Credit scam’, which is currently under the ED's investigation.
He has attempted to distort and conceal the actual nature of financial dealings related to both cheating and the GST Input Tax Credit scam.
The discrepancies in his statements have raised further concerns regarding his efforts to obscure the origins and intended use of the funds involved.
Ongoing investigations are still in progress.
