ED attaches ₹1,021 crore in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases, total hits ₹20,367 crore
Synopsis
The ED has attached fresh assets worth ₹1,021 crore in the RHFL and RCFL cases, crossing a cumulative ₹20,367 crore in PMLA attachments against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. With eight arrests, 80-plus premises searched, and a dedicated SIT in place, this is one of the largest active financial fraud investigations in India — and it is still accelerating.
Key Takeaways
The ED attached fresh properties worth ₹1,021 crore on 11 July in the RHFL and RCFL cases.
Total PMLA attachments against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group now stand at ₹20,367 crore ; a further ₹77.86 crore attached under FEMA .
Investigators allege ₹15,548 crore in public funds were diverted through shell and group companies.
Fresh attachments include equity shares of Reliance Power Limited held by Reliance Infrastructure Limited and loan receivables from Sasan Power Limited .
Eight senior officers and associates arrested under PMLA; all in judicial custody .
A dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) is actively pursuing the cases across four ECIRs and three FEMA registrations.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday, 11 July announced fresh property attachments worth ₹1,021 crore in cases linked to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), pushing total attachments against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group to ₹20,367 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The development marks a significant escalation in one of India's largest ongoing financial fraud investigations.
What Was Attached
The freshly attached assets include equity shares of Reliance Power Limited held by Reliance Infrastructure Limited, along with certain loan amounts receivable from Sasan Power Limited and Reliance Power Limited. In addition, properties worth ₹77.86 crore have been separately attached under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
Scale of the Alleged Fraud
According to the ED, investigations conducted so far have revealed that public funds amounting to ₹15,548 crore raised by RHFL and RCFL were 'systematically diverted through a web of shell and group companies controlled and managed by the Reliance Anil Ambani Group.' The probe was initiated on the basis of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), pursuant to complaints filed by several public and private sector banks.
This comes amid a broader multi-agency scrutiny of the Anil Ambani-led conglomerate, which has faced sustained legal and regulatory pressure over alleged fund diversion and loan defaults stretching back several years.
Arrests and Investigation Status
The ED has so far arrested eight senior officers and close associates of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group under PMLA; all eight are currently in judicial custody. Investigators have searched more than 80 premises during the course of the probe. The agency has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the cases.
Notably, four Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs) have been recorded under PMLA, and three separate cases have been registered under FEMA, underscoring the multi-dimensional nature of the investigation.
Recent Search Operations
Earlier this week, the ED conducted search operations at the premises of E-Complex Private Limited and the residential premises of one of its directors. The searches reportedly led to the detection and seizure of evidence pertaining to suspicious transactions and assets allegedly owned or controlled by the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. Several incriminating documents, records relating to immovable properties, and other evidentiary materials connected to the bank fraud case were seized during the operations, according to the ED statement.
What Comes Next
With the SIT actively pursuing leads and total PMLA attachments now exceeding ₹20,000 crore, legal proceedings are expected to intensify. The scale of attachments signals that the ED considers the asset-recovery phase well advanced, though prosecution complaints and trial outcomes will be the ultimate measure of the case's legal strength.
Point of View
367 crore in PMLA attachments now dwarfs the ₹15,548 crore in alleged diversions — a gap that reflects both accrued interest calculations and the inclusion of associated assets. What is striking is the pace: the ED's SIT is moving through premises, shell companies, and cross-held equity at a rate that suggests the investigation is entering its final, prosecution-ready phase. The real test, however, is not attachment — courts have seen large attachment orders whittled down on appeal. The strength of the prosecution complaint and the evidentiary chain from shell companies back to beneficial ownership will determine whether this landmark figure translates into accountability or remains a headline number.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What has the ED attached in the Reliance Anil Ambani Group case?
The ED has attached fresh properties worth ₹1,021 crore in the RHFL and RCFL cases on 11 July, taking total PMLA attachments to ₹20,367 crore. The attached assets include equity shares of Reliance Power Limited held by Reliance Infrastructure Limited and loan receivables from Sasan Power Limited and Reliance Power Limited.
What is the total amount attached by the ED against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group?
Total attachments under PMLA have reached ₹20,367 crore, with an additional ₹77.86 crore attached under FEMA. The investigation covers four ECIRs under PMLA and three cases under FEMA.
What is the alleged fraud in the RHFL and RCFL case?
According to the ED, public funds of ₹15,548 crore raised by RHFL and RCFL were allegedly diverted through a network of shell and group companies controlled by the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. The probe was initiated based on CBI FIRs filed after complaints from multiple public and private sector banks.
How many arrests have been made in the Reliance Anil Ambani Group money laundering case?
Eight senior officers and close associates of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group have been arrested under PMLA so far. All eight are currently in judicial custody.
What did the ED find during its recent search operations?
The ED recently searched premises of E-Complex Private Limited and a director's residence, seizing incriminating documents, records of immovable properties, and evidentiary materials linked to the alleged bank fraud. The searches reportedly revealed suspicious transactions and assets allegedly connected to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group.
