The Enforcement Directorate conducted search operations at 4 premises in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh in connection with an ongoing investigation into a fake call centre. The action was carried out under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

The searches cover locations in Punjab, Maharashtra and Chandigarh. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the matter as a money-laundering case linked to the fake call centre.

What is known about the searches

The operations involved 4 premises. The locations identified are:

  • Patiala in Punjab
  • Pune in Maharashtra
  • Chandigarh

The investigation is ongoing. Details about the premises, the people connected to them, the suspected financial transactions and any material recovered during the searches are not yet available.

Legal basis of the action

The Enforcement Directorate conducted the searches under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The action therefore forms part of proceedings under the PMLA while investigators examine the alleged fake call centre connection.

No information has been provided about arrests, seizures, property attachment, the amount of money involved or the next investigative step.

Conclusion

The Enforcement Directorate has searched 4 premises across Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh in an ongoing PMLA investigation linked to a fake call centre. Further details will depend on the progress of the inquiry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the Enforcement Directorate conduct the searches?

The searches took place at premises in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh.

Q. How many premises were searched?

The Enforcement Directorate searched 4 premises.

Q. What is the investigation about?

The searches are connected to an ongoing investigation into a fake call centre.

Q. Under which law were the searches conducted?

The action was conducted under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).

Q. Have arrests or seizures been reported?

Details about arrests, seizures or property attachment are not yet available.