ED Raids Premises Linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at four premises linked to Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora and his associates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. The searches, which are the third in a year and the second in a month, are being carried out in Chandigarh and the Delhi-NCR region, including the official residence allotted to Arora as the Cabinet minister in Chandigarh.

According to officials, the ED is probing an alleged Rs 100 crore fake GST mobile phone purchase and export racket linked to money laundering and round tripping of funds from Dubai to India.

Responding to the raid, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of misusing central agencies, stating that despite multiple raids, nothing has been found.

The ED raids have been linked to Hampton Sky Realty Ltd, with allegations of fake GST bills from non-existing Delhi firms being used to claim fraudulent ITC, export refunds, and duty drawback benefits, pointing towards massive loss to the exchequer and alleged personal enrichment.

The case will likely see further investigation and potential legal action, with the ED expected to analyze the evidence collected during the searches and determine the next course of action.