Mumbai: Special PMLA Court Issues Process Against Ashok Kharat, Wife And 4 Others In ₹17.70-Crore Money Laundering Case
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 9, 2026, a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Mumbai issued process against Ashok Kharat, his wife, and four other accused. The action follows a complaint by the Enforcement Directorate alleging systematic money laundering involving ₹17.70 crore. The court noted repeated similar patterns across multiple FIRs, indicating organized generation of illicit proceeds. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb large‑scale financial crimes in India.
Covered by 12 outlets across the spectrum: 8% left, 50% center, 42% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (4): Deccan Herald, Free Press Journal, Mid-Day, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (5): Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, India Today, India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- IRCTC case: Laundering charges framed against Lalu Prasad Yadav, kin — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Delhi Court Orders Money Laundering Charges Against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Delhi court orders framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav in alleged IRCTC scam — Deccan Herald (center)
- ED Receives Complaint Alleging ₹200-Crore Financial Dealings, Benami Assets Linked To Maratha Leaders — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mumbai: Special PMLA Court Issues Process Against Ashok Kharat, Wife And 4 Others In ₹17.70-Crore Money Laundering Case — Free Press Journal (center)
- Delhi court okays corruption charges against Laulu Yadav, family in IRCTC scam — India Today (right-leaning)
- 'Abuse of office': Delhi court orders framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Delhi court orders money laundering charges against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi — Mid-Day (center)
- IRCTC scam case: Court orders framing of charges against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi — The New Indian Express (center)
- Delhi court frames PMLA charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav & family — The New Indian Express (center)
- Delhi Court frames PMLA charges against Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi in IRCTC case — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- 'Strong Suspicion of Offence': Court Orders Framing of Charges Against Lalu Prasad, Six Others in IRCTC Scam — Times Now (right-leaning)