What Charges Have Been Framed in the Rs 2,200 Crore SRS Group Money-Laundering Case?
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Key Takeaways
- Charges framed against key individuals in SRS Group case.
- Trial marks a significant step in investor justice.
- Investigation revealed fraudulent schemes targeting investors.
- Provisional attachment order issued for Rs 2,215.98 crore.
- Further inquiries are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the fraud.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (NationPress) The PMLA Special Court in Gurugram has officially framed charges against several key figures and entities linked to the staggering Rs 2,200 crore money-laundering scandal involving the real estate firm SRS Group, as confirmed by a statement from the ED on Wednesday. This development signifies the initiation of the trial related to this major fraud.
The ED indicated that in its pursuit of a swift trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), charges were established on November 3, against the Promoter-Director of SRS Group, Anil Jindal, along with others including Vinod Jindal, Bishan Bansal, Rajesh Singla, Vinod Kumar Garg, Navneet Kwatra, Seema Narang, Dheeraj Gupta, and Devender Adhana.
Charges have also been laid against the companies M/s SRS Real Estate Ltd., M/s Horizon Global Ltd., and M/s SRS Finance Ltd.
The ED commenced its investigation based on 81 FIRs filed across various police stations in Faridabad, Delhi, and by the CBI, which accused these individuals of defrauding investors and banks of over Rs 2,200 crore.
As per the ED, the accused attracted investors into SRS Group’s residential and commercial developments by promising substantial returns. The funds amassed were reportedly funneled through numerous shell companies for personal and business enrichment.
Moreover, the agency has enacted a Provisional Attachment Order amounting to Rs 2,215.98 crore, and a chargesheet was filed before the Special PMLA Court in Gurugram on August 29.
This recent court ruling sets the stage for the trial of the accused and the possible return of seized assets to rightful claimants and homebuyers.
The ED referred to this development as a “significant milestone” in securing justice for investors who were deceived by the SRS Group.
Previously, three other suspects—Praveen Kumar Kapoor, Sunil Jindal, and Jitender Garg—were declared proclaimed offenders, with Red Corner Notices issued through Interpol.
In response to this notice, U.S. authorities recently deported Praveen Kumar Kapoor from Newark International Airport on November 2.
The ED has also initiated proceedings under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) against the absconding accused.
“With charges now filed, the Directorate will undertake all necessary actions for the restitution of properties to rightful claimants as per legal provisions,” the agency stated, while confirming that further investigations are ongoing.