ED detains Income Tax official from Ahmedabad in money laundering case



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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Santosh Karnani, an Income Tax official from Ahmedabad, in connection with a money laundering case. Karnani is accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30 lakh from a businessman to avoid a raid. The case, initially based on a CBI complaint, led to searches at Karnani's properties where incriminating evidence was found. He has been remanded to ED custody for five days.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 5 arrested an Income Tax (I-T) official from Ahmedabad in connection with a money laundering case. The official, Santosh Karnani, has been accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30 lakh as an undue advantage. The ED had registered a case against
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FAQ :

Santosh Karnani, an Income Tax official from Ahmedabad, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.

He is arrested in connection with a money laundering case, accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30 lakh.

The case was registered based on a complaint filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The ED seized several incriminating documents and electronic evidence during searches at Karnani's residence and office.

This is the first time an Income Tax official has been arrested by the ED in a money laundering case, sending a strong message to other officials.




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