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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tenure of ED special director who led Nirav, Choksi probes curtailed
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has curtailed the tenure of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) special director, Satyabrata Kumar, who for the past 10 years led several high profile money laundering probes including against Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi, former Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor and Mahadev Online Book app swindle, according to an order issued last week but made public on Monday. A 2004-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (customs and indirect taxes), currently posted as the special director of enforcement (SDE) of the federal agency's eastern region headquartered in Kolkata. 'The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Revenue for curtailment of deputation tenure of Satyabrata Kumar, IRS(C&IT:2004), Special Director of Enforcement, Directorate of Enforcement and his consequent repatriation to his parent cadre with immediate effect,' the ACC order, issued on May 30 stated. Kumar had joined the ED in 2013 as its joint director in Mumbai and handled high profile cases while heading the Mumbai's units. He was given an extension in 2022 to serve in the agency till October 2026. While the exact reason for curtailment of his tenure was not disclosed, officials hinted that Kumar may be given another important assignment at the Centre considering his investigation skills and track-record in handling complex economic offences. Some of the high profile cases investigated by ED under his command include ₹12,500-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam involving accused fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi; the alleged ₹9,200 -crore bank loan cases involving fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya's defunct airline firm, Kingfisher Airlines Limited; ED's alleged money laundering and terror financing cases against the deceased narcotics trafficker, Memon Iqbal Mohammed or Iqbal Mirchi; ED's PMLA case against Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, who is an accused in the Yes Bank-Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) transactions; and the agency's PMLA probe related to the USD 1 million-plus Mahadev Online Book (MOB) illegal online betting/gaming cases. Kumar's team had tracked Nirav Modi in London, long before a UK daily caught up with the absconding diamond trader during a stroll there.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Centre curtails tenure of ED special director Satyabrata Kumar
NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has curtailed the tenure of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) special director, Satyabrata Kumar and repatriated to his parent cadre, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. Kumar, a 2004 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), was shifted as Special Director of Enforcement (SDE) of ED's eastern region in Kolkata in September 2024 and was previously based in Mumbai. 'The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Revenue for curtailment of deputation tenure of Satyabrata Kumar, IRS(C&IT:2004), Special Director of Enforcement, Directorate of Enforcement and his consequent repatriation to his parent cadre with immediate effect,' the ACC order, issued on May 30 said. Kumar joined ED in 2013 as its joint director in Mumbai and handled high profile cases while heading the Mumbai's units. He was given an extension in 2022 to serve in the federal agency till October 2026. Officials said it was likely that Kumar was being brought back to his parent cadre for an important assignment in view of his investigation skills and track-record in handling complex economic offences. Some of the high profile cases investigated by ED under his supervision include ₹12,500-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) case involving accused fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi; the alleged ₹9,200 -crore bank loan cases involving fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya's defunct airline firm, Kingfisher Airlines Limited; alleged terror-financing cases against the deceased narcotics trafficker, Memon Iqbal Mohammed or Iqbal Mirchi; PMLA case against Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor, who is an accused in the Yes Bank-Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) transactions; and the agency's PMLA probe related to the USD 1 million-plus Mahadev Online Book (MOB) illegal online betting/gaming cases.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘They need us': Fundraisers launched for Matunuck Oyster Bar
How to donate ⏬ SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The community is rallying behind Matunuck Oyster Bar after the beloved local restaurant was heavily damaged in a devastating fire Tuesday morning. For more than two decades, Matunuck Oyster Bar—known to many as MOB—has been a gathering place for Rhode Islanders and a nationally recognized tourist destination. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, officials said the building is potentially a total loss. 'Like a bad dream': Rhode Islanders distraught by fire at beloved oyster bar In the meantime, an outpouring of support is underway, including a GoFundMe page created to raise money for rebuilding efforts and to help hundreds of affected employees. As of now, the fundraiser has brought in more than $80,000—and the number continues to grow. 'Let's rally around the incredible team at MOB and show them just how much their years of hospitality, hard work, and heart have meant to us,' Organizers Dan Smalley and David Stine wrote. 'From celebrations and milestones to everyday meals and lifelong memories, MOB has been there for so many of us—and now they need us.' Additionally, the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation said they are stepping up to be the official point of contact for all employee relief requests and has created a fund for people to make donations. GoFundMe: Donate to Matunuck Oyster Bar Recovery Fund » RI Hospitality Association: Give to Employee Relief Fund » Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Children's Mercy Kansas City announces $152 million expansion plan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children's Mercy Kansas City announced a $152 million expansion plan for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas. The hospital hopes the expansion will enhance patient care and improve access to existing services and new clinical programs. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV 'As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in the state of Kansas, this expansion will allow for even more families to have access to world-class care closer to home,' said Alejandro Quiroga, CEO & President of Children's Mercy. 'By bringing all our outpatient services together, improving our hospital facilities, and creating a modern, connected campus, we're making sure we can meet the growing needs of patients and families in the region.' The expansion of surgical services, which includes remodeling the Sterile Processing Department and adding new pre-op, post-op, and procedural spaces, is the first phase of the project, which has already begun. The hospital said construction is set to be complete by summer 2026. View the latest headlines from Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas at The expansion project also includes: New Medical Office Building (MOB): The MOB is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027. Hospital Renovations: The renovations are expected to be completed by the summer of 2029. New Service Offerings: Introduction of new programs such as Inpatient Rehab, intensive outpatient programs, an expanded GI Motility program and a neuroscience center. Parking and Exterior Updates: To improve accessibility and wayfinding, there will be new entrances, contemporary parking structures, and exterior upgrades. 'We listened to the needs of physicians and families in this community and the expansion of our Kansas hospital strengthens our capacity to serve the growing pediatric population,' said Amy Fallon, President of Regional Operations, at Children's Mercy. 'This is more than just adding rooms or advancing technology; it's about deepening our commitment and reaffirming our dedication to delivering top-quality, accessible health care to every child that needs it.' Children's Mercy is inviting the community to help by donating to advance the renovation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
