ED raids premises of 'Newsclick', its promoters in Delhi on 'money laundering charges'

The action is being undertaken to collect additional information to probe money laundering charges against the news company and its promoters, the sources said.

Published: 09th February 2021 03:22 PM  |   Last Updated: 09th February 2021 03:22 PM   |  A+A A-

After demonetisation, raids were almost a daily affair for the Enforcement Directorate, IT personnel and CBI. Over Rs 266 crore found at a Malappuram bank and the raids on the former TN Chief Secretary Rama Mohana Rao at his office and residence were a few instances that stood out.

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NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches on the premises of a news portal and its promoters here on charges of alleged money laundering, official sources said.

They said the premises of the website -- Newsclick -- and its promoters in South Delhi's Saidullajab and some other areas are being searched.

The action is being undertaken to collect additional information to probe money laundering charges against the news company and its promoters, the sources said.

They said the probe is linked to some suspect foreign funding.

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