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ED Searches 15 Locations, Uncovers Shell Firms and Swiss Bank Links in Chhangur Baba Probe

Documents recovered in multi-city raids reveal a Panama shell network with ties to Habib Bank Zurich

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 15 locations across Balrampur, Lucknow and Mumbai recovering documents that point to foreign funding and property acquisitions.
  • Seized records show two Panama-based shell companies, Krishna Group SA and Logos Marine SA, operated under a power of attorney by associate Naveen Rohra.
  • Investigators have traced transactions to Habib Bank Zurich, suggesting Swiss accounts facilitated part of the suspected laundering network.
  • Preliminary findings indicate suspicious hawala transactions and remittances totaling more than ₹100 crore were routed through over 40 bank accounts.
  • The ATS, ED and NIA are carrying out raids, asset seizures and property demolitions under PMLA and conversion statutes while key suspects remain in judicial custody.