- India,
- 01-Aug-2025 10:00 PM IST
ED Raid On Anil Ambani: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Group Chairman Anil Ambani. This action has been taken in connection with the investigation of the alleged loan scam of Rs 17,000 crore. Recently, ED had conducted extensive raids at Anil Ambani's premises and now he has been called for questioning at the ED headquarters in Delhi on August 5.ED raids on 35 locations in MumbaiLast week, ED raided 35 locations in Mumbai at the locations of companies and individuals associated with Anil Ambani's Reliance Group. 50 companies and 25 people were involved in this action. This investigation is going on under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The focus of ED's investigation is on alleged financial irregularities and loan diversion of more than Rs 10,000 crore by Anil Ambani group companies.Allegations of loan diversion of Rs 3,000 croreED investigation has revealed that loans worth about Rs 3,000 crore given by Yes Bank between 2017 and 2019 were allegedly diverted to other places illegally. According to sources, Yes Bank promoters received money in the concerned companies before the loan approval, which has deepened the suspicion of 'profit in exchange for transaction'. The investigation also revealed that many loans were approved without proper investigation and credit analysis. In some cases, the dates of loan approval were recorded in back dates, which is suspicious.Loan diversion through shell companiesED found that many loans were diverted through shell companies or sent to group companies whose addresses and directors were the same. Apart from this, some investments were made in financially weak companies, which are suspicious as per the rules. ED is trying to unravel the network of this complex financial mess, which includes serious allegations of loan diversion and bribery.Reliance Group statementReliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure have informed the stock exchange that they are aware of the ED action. However, the companies claim that the raid has no impact on their business, financial condition or stakeholders. The companies also said that the transactions being highlighted in the media are related to Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) and Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), which are more than 10 years old.Further investigation and possible resultsThis investigation by ED can pose serious challenges for the Anil Ambani Group. Anil Ambani is likely to be asked many important questions during the interrogation on August 5. Based on Anil Ambani's answers in the interrogation and the scrutiny of documents, the ED will have to decide what further action should be taken in this matter. The results of this investigation can be important not only for Anil Ambani and Reliance Group, but also for the Indian corporate world, as it highlights issues like financial transparency and accountability.LOC issued against Anil Ambani, ED investigation reveals loan scam of Rs 17,000 croreThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Group Chairman Anil Ambani. This action has been taken in connection with the investigation of the alleged loan scam of Rs 17,000 crore. Recently, ED had conducted extensive raids at Anil Ambani's premises and now he has been called for questioning at the ED headquarters in Delhi on August 5.ED raids 35 locations in MumbaiLast week, ED raided 35 locations in Mumbai at the locations of companies and individuals associated with Anil Ambani's Reliance Group. 50 companies and 25 people were involved in this action. This investigation is going on under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The focus of ED's investigation is on alleged financial irregularities and loan diversion of more than Rs 10,000 crore by Anil Ambani group companies.Allegations of loan diversion of Rs 3,000 croreED investigation has revealed that loans worth about Rs 3,000 crore given by Yes Bank between 2017 and 2019 were allegedly diverted to other places illegally. According to sources, Yes Bank promoters received money in the concerned companies before the loan approval, which has deepened the suspicion of 'profit in exchange for transaction'. The investigation also revealed that many loans were approved without proper investigation and credit analysis. In some cases, the dates of loan approval were recorded in back dates, which is suspicious.Loan diversion through shell companiesED found that many loans were diverted through shell companies or sent to group companies whose addresses and directors were the same. Apart from this, some investments were made in financially weak companies, which are suspicious as per the rules. ED is trying to unravel the network of this complex financial mess, which includes serious allegations of loan diversion and bribery.Reliance Group statementReliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure have informed the stock exchange that they are aware of the ED action. However, the companies claim that the raid has no impact on their business, financial condition or stakeholders. The companies also said that the transactions being highlighted in the media are related to Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) and Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), which are more than 10 years old.Further investigation and possible resultsThis ED investigation can pose serious challenges for the Anil Ambani Group. Anil Ambani is likely to be asked many important questions in the interrogation to be held on August 5. The results of the investigation can be important not only for Anil Ambani and Reliance Group, but also for the Indian corporate world, as it highlights issues such as financial transparency and accountability.