Nadimul Haque: ED raids 7 locations in money laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at seven locations across Delhi, West Bengal, and Jharkhand on Monday targeting premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Nadimul Haque.

The investigation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following an FIR registered by the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate. The probe centers on Akhbar-E-Mashriq Pvt Ltd, an Urdu daily newspaper where Haque serves as director.

Authorities are investigating allegations involving the publication of material promoting communal disharmony, as well as illegal transactions, unaccounted cash, and funding from suspicious sources. The searches included the MP’s residence and offices in Kolkata and Delhi, as well as locations in Ranchi. Officials are currently examining digital devices, documents, and bank transactions to establish a financial trail of the alleged proceeds of crime.