ED freezes Rs 78 crore worth of land owned by Gautam Thapar

09 Sep 2024 CW Team

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached land valued at Rs 78 crore owned by industrialist Gautam Thapar. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.

The attached assets include substantial real estate holdings, which the ED has targeted as part of its broader probe into Thapar's financial dealings. The investigation focuses on accusations related to money laundering and other financial misconduct.

This move underscores the ED's continued efforts to tackle financial crimes and ensure that individuals involved in such activities are held accountable. The attachment of these assets will affect Thapar' ability to use or transfer the land while the investigation is underway.

The case highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by high-profile individuals in financial investigations, reflecting the government's commitment to enforcing financial regulations and combating corruption.

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