High-Profile Money Laundering Scandal Unveiled: IPS Officer's Husband Among Accused

Purushottam Chavan, husband of an IPS officer, along with several co-accused, allegedly laundered Rs 11 crore in a major Income Tax refund fraud case worth Rs 263 crore. The Enforcement Directorate filed a supplementary charge sheet detailing lavish lifestyles and international operations funded by the proceeds of crime.

In a significant development, Purushottam Chavan, the husband of an IPS officer, is facing accusations of laundering Rs 11 crore in connection with a massive Rs 263 crore Income Tax refund fraud. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently submitted a supplementary charge sheet in a Mumbai special court.

According to the federal anti-money laundering agency, former Income Tax officer Tanaji Adhikari and key individuals utilized the proceeds of crime to fund extravagant lifestyles and amass assets across India. Chavan, arrested in May, remains in judicial custody alongside other suspects.

The scheme allegedly involved converting illicit proceeds into cash and using the Hawala channel to transfer funds abroad. The court acknowledged the involvement of the accused, with the ED revealing complex international money laundering tactics.

(With inputs from agencies.)