Ex-Cop Inderjit Singh Arrested for Money Laundering and Drug Nexus

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Punjab police officer Inderjit Singh on charges of money laundering. Singh is accused of protecting narcotics smugglers, demanding bribes, and coercing victims. Following investigations and raids, properties and assets worth millions were seized. He is now in judicial custody for 14 days.

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate has taken into custody Inderjit Singh, a dismissed inspector of the Punjab Police. Singh's arrest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), was sanctioned following lengthy investigations that revealed his involvement in a drug protection racket.

According to an official press release from the Directorate, Singh was known for his alliance with narcotics smugglers, whom he allegedly provided with police protection. Despite arresting these criminals under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Singh reportedly demanded bribes from them in return for facilitating their bail.

Further investigations uncovered that Singh had seized significant assets from the smugglers, including 13 kilograms of heroin, a substantial cash amount, and gold. However, large portions of these seizures were unreported, as Singh allegedly kept the excess for himself. The Directorate has seized his assets, which include properties and monetary deposits.