Indian Politics

ED launches money laundering probe against Zee founder Subhash Chandra

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering probe against Zee founder Subhash Chandra over LIC Housing Finance loans that allegedly caused a ₹1,322 crore loss.

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The investigation stems from an August 31 CBI First Information Report naming Chandra as the primary accused in a criminal conspiracy and cheating case.

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LICHFL accused Chandra of submitting false net worth certificates in 2018, while his subsequent insolvency filings stated significantly lower valuations.