Overview
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached assets worth ₹1,021 crore in a fresh round of action against the Anil Ambani‑led Reliance Group. This brings the cumulative assets seized under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to ₹20,367 crore, and under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to ₹77.86 crore.
Key Developments
- ED attached equity shares of Reliance Power Limited held by Reliance Infrastructure Limited.
- Loan amounts receivable from Sasan Power Limited and Reliance Power were also attached.
- ED is probing four cases under PMLA and three under FEMA, having searched over 80 premises and filed four prosecution complaints plus one FEMA complaint.
- Eight senior officers or close associates of the group have been arrested.
Important Facts
The investigation stems from multiple First Information Reports lodged by the CBI after complaints from several public and private sector banks. According to ED, public funds amounting to ₹15,548 crore raised by Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) were diverted through a network of shel