Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover, under investigation for alleged misappropriation of Rs 81 crore at BharatPe, petitioned the Delhi High Court to travel abroad together. The court has adjourned the case to September 17 and requested a status report from the Delhi Police. The couple’s request to have the Look Out Circulars against them contested remains unresolved. They plan to travel to the USA and UAE in late September and early October. In November 2023, they were stopped at the airport due to an active Look Out Circular. Previously, they were granted separate travel permissions with stringent conditions, including a large security deposit.
Pankaj Kumar, the alleged key accomplice in the NEET-UG paper-leak case, has been placed in CBI custody for 14 days by a Patna court. He is accused of stealing the exam paper from the NTA trunk in Jharkhand. The CBI will interrogate him about his involvement and connections in the theft. Several others have also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed multiple irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG, including impersonation and cheating.
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The Mumbai police opposed the Enforcement Directorate’s intervention plea in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam closure report, asserting no unfair losses to the bank. The ED, investigating money laundering linked to the scam, argued that the closure report would impact their case. The alleged scam involved thousands of crores and prominent figures.
A Vacation Bench comprising Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih noted that the multiple and severe charges against Paulose precluded her from obtaining interim bail, despite her citing a protracted trial and seeking parity with co-accused individuals. NEW DELHI: Today (14th June): The Supreme Court denied bail to Leena Paulose, wife of conman […]
The Delhi High Court directed Ashneer Grover and his wife to provide a Rs 80 crore property security before traveling to the US. They were also prohibited from visiting UAE due to their golden visa status. The Economic Offences Wing opposed their travel request, citing concerns of owning properties abroad and being a flight risk. They are accused of a fraud worth Rs 81 crore at BharatPe.
The Delhi High Court granted Ashneer Grover and Madhuri Jain Grover permission to travel to the United States amidst ongoing legal proceedings. Specific travel dates were provided for each individual, and the Delhi Police was directed to submit their recommendations for imposed conditions. The couple faces allegations of fraud from fintech firm BharatPe.
Vaibhav Pandya, stepbrother of cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegedly embezzling Rs 4 crore from a shared business. He claims it’s a family matter and a misunderstanding. The prosecution seeks an extension for investigation, emphasizing the necessity to uncover crucial financial details.
On Monday (18th March): The Delhi High Court emphasized that custodial torture should be avoided, and custodial interrogation is meant to aid investigations, not punish suspects. It granted anticipatory bail to an accused cooperating with the investigation and at low risk of fleeing. The court also warned against using bail for financial disputes better suited to civil courts.
On Friday(15th March),The MSCB scam, involving Rs 25,000 crore, remains under scrutiny as the ED opposes closure despite the EOW’s recommendation. This financial debacle implicates top politicians and cooperative leaders, raising concerns about cooperative banking oversight in Maharashtra. The ED argues that crucial evidence has been disregarded, emphasizing the intertwined nature of politics and finance in the cooperative sector.