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  1. India's Income Tax Department, SEBI, and Enforcement Directorate increase enforcement activity targeting white-collar crime.

ED charges EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti in betting money laundering case

4 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Enforcement Directorate charged Nishant Pitti with money laundering related to the Mahadev online betting app case. He is accused of facilitating the entry of illegal betting proceeds into the Indian equity market under the guise of foreign portfolio investments (FPIs). Pitti’s demat shares, valued at ₹59.60 crore, were provisionally attached by the ED.

From hindustantimes.com, rediff.com

Why it matters

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The charges involve funneling illegal betting proceeds into the equity market, highlighting increased enforcement activity by Indian regulatory bodies targeting white-collar crime. The action relates to the anti-money laundering law.

Indian regulatory bodies, including the Income Tax Department, SEBI, and Enforcement Directorate, are increasing enforcement activity targeting white-collar crime.

From hindustantimes.com

Who's involved

  • Nishant PittiEaseMyTrip co-founder charged with money laundering for facilitating betting proceeds.
  • Vikas GargNamed in the fifth supplementary charge sheet related to the betting app investigation.

How it developed

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  1. ED charges Nishant Pitti with money laundering for facilitating betting proceeds in the equity market.1 source
  2. ED targets Nishant Pitti for funneling betting money into the stock market.1 source

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