Medical Shop Owner Faces Charges For Drug Money Laundering In Punjab

Jalandhar: Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar has filed Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), SAS Nagar (Mohali) against Rajesh Kumar, owner of a medical shop namely M/s Friends Medical Agency, under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Hon’ble Court has taken cognizance of the PC on 16.08.2024,  as per the agency’s press release.

ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by the Punjab Police under Section 22 of Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 against Rajesh Kumar S/o Sh. Mulakh Raj.

ED investigation revealed that the accused was selling intoxicating tablets without bills. He was involved in the sale of these intoxicant drugs for a long time and had acquired movable/immovable properties through Proceeds of Crime i.e., drug money.

Provisional Attachment Order was issued attaching various movable/immovable properties aggregating to Rs.1.37 Crore (approx.) related to Rajesh Kumar and his family. The said attachment was then confirmed by the Ld. Adjudicating Authority, New Delhi.

Further investigation is under progress, the press release said.

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