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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
ED busts Rs 100 crore investment scam, arrests one in Mumbai
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai has arrested a person in connection with a massive Rs 96.68 crore investment fraud case. The accused, Sudhanshu Dwivedi was arrested on June 2 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following an FIR registered by Mumbai was produced before a Special PMLA Court in Mumbai and was granted ED custody by the court till June to ED, Dwivedi allegedly duped an investor by promising high returns on commodity investments. Initially, he delivered grains to build trust. However, investigators say he later stopped deliveries and siphoned off the investor's money. The probe revealed that funds were routed through entities linked to Dwivedi's family in a bid to project the proceeds of crime as legitimate. 'He created a faade using related companies to misappropriate the funds,' the agency case was originally registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Arms Act, 1959. The allegations include criminal breach of trust, cheating, and possession of arms without a valid May 27, ED officials conducted searches at various premises connected to Dwivedi, seizing several movable assets, documents, and digital devices. According to sources, these items are now key evidence in tracing the money officials are now focused on tracking further layers of money laundering through shell entities and family-controlled firms and further investigation is underway. Must Watch
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
97cr fraud: ED arrests BJP MLA kin; lens on wife
Mumbai: ED on Monday arrested the brother-in-law of a BJP MLA from Madhya Pradesh, who was recently nabbed by Mumbai police for allegedly cheating a star hotel's owner, in a Rs 97-crore money laundering case. The accused, Sudhanshu Dwivedi, and his sister (the MLA's wife) are directors in a company being investigated for fraud. Sources indicated that the MLA's wife may also face investigation. Dwivedi allegedly deceived the hotelier with promises of profitable investment returns. After his arrest by Mumbai police's crime branch, along with one of his employees from Bhopal, he was placed in custody at Arthur Road jail. ED filed an application last week requesting Dwivedi's custody after initiating a money laundering investigation based on police's FIR on fraud and threat. Dwivedi appeared in court on Monday, where ED arrested him and took him into custody. Reports indicated that the hotelier, who hails from Indore, was introduced to Dwivedi through a mutual contact at a five-star hotel in Bandra. Dwivedi presented himself as a commodity trader who purchased grains directly from farmers for distribution among traders. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A brain tumor threatens his life. Please save him. Donate For Health Donate Now Undo He allegedly persuaded the hotelier to invest in this supposedly profitable venture last year. Following Dwivedi's instructions, the hotelier transferred Rs 452 crore to two companies' accounts. The hotelier said he received grains worth only Rs 355 crore, after which Dwivedi went incommunicado. According to his complaint lodged with police, when he visited Dwivedi's Prabhadevi flat, two persons threatened him with weapons at Dwivedi's behest.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fight
Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fight JAMMU : Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed Saturday operational preparedness of troops during a visit to Pargwal in Jammu's Akhnoor sector in the wake of Operation Sindoor . 'General Dwivedi visited Tiger Division, where he commended troops for outstanding performance in Operation Sindoor. General Dwivedi stressed the importance of staying agile and vigilant in response to evolving security dynamics,' Jammu defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said. General Dwivedi praised BSF 's close operational integration with the Army and lauded the bravery of an assistant commandant, Neha Bhandari, and her team for defending forward posts in Akhnoor, Col Bartwal said. 'COAS (Gen Dwivedi) also acknowledged valuable contributions of ex-servicemen in supporting the forces during Operation Sindoor,' the spokesperson said. On Friday, General Dwivedi had inspected forward areas and posts along Jammu division's Sunderbani sector. He was briefed by commanders on the security scenario and operational dynamics along LoC as part of a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment, officials said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CoAS visits J&K's Sunderbani, reviews op readiness in region
CoAS visits J&K's Sunderbani, reviews op readiness in region (Picture credit: ANI) JAMMU: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi Friday visited forward areas and posts in J&K's Sunderbani sector to assess the operational readiness of the units and formations in the region. 'During the visit, the CoAS was briefed by Formation Commanders on the prevailing security scenario and the operational dynamics along the Line of Control , providing a comprehensive overview of the current strategic environment,' Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said. Gen Dwivedi lauded the exemplary performance of the forces in Operation Sindoor and commended all ranks for their dedication. 'The CoAS emphasised the critical importance of remaining agile and responsive to the constantly evolving security landscape, reiterating the need for continuous vigilance, operational preparedness, and institutional resilience,' Lt Col Bartwal said. On Thursday, Gen Dwivedi had visited the White Knight Corps and assessed the operational readiness of the troops along the border, during which he was briefed by GOC White Knight Corps.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Want PoK back': Jagadguru Rambhadracharya seeks ‘guru dakshina' from Army chief
Lucknow: Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya has sought Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "guru dakshina" from Army chief general Upendra Dwivedi. The 75-year-old spiritual guru and founder of Tulsi Peeth made the demand on Wednesday, when Gen Dwivedi visited his ashram in Chitrakoot along with his wife Sunita Dwivedi. Rambhadracharya blessed the Army chief and offered prayers for the well-being of the armed forces and the nation. "He took diksha from me. I gave him the mantra which Hanuman took from Sita for conquering Lanka. Maine unse dakshina mangi hai ki mujhe PoK chahiye (In dakshina, I have asked for PoK)," Rambhadracharya said. Gen Dwivedi offered prayers at the Kanch mandir — a temple comprising idols of Ram, Sita and Lakshman installed in the sanctum sanctorum — besides visiting Sadguru Seva Sangh and Sadguru eye hospital. He also gifted a memento to Rambhadracharya, who termed the 'battle' as the one for protection of religion and country. The Army chief lauded the efforts undertaken by the trust, regarded as a religious and social service institution based in Janki Kund, Chitrakoot. The Peeth is said to be situated at a place where Lord Ram gave his 'Padukkas' to his brother Bharat during his exile. According to reports, the two exchanged thoughts on national service, spirituality and cultural values. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo General Dwivedi, the 30th chief of the Indian Army, expressed reverence for Rambhadracharya's contributions to Sanatan Dharma, Sanskrit scholarship and social service. Rambhadracharya is the founder and lifelong chancellor of the Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University in Chitrakoot, which offers graduate and postgraduate courses exclusively to disabled students. Born as Giridhar Mishra, Rambhadracharya lost his eyesight when he was just two months old. A noted Sanskrit scholar, the seer has authored more than 240 books and 50 papers. In July 2003, he also deposed as an expert witness for religious matters in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case in the Allahabad high court. Some portions of his affidavit and cross examination are also quoted in the final judgement by the HC.
