Government Reports Spike in Money-Laundering and Anti-Terror Cases

Over 5,200 money-laundering cases have been registered by the Enforcement Directorate since 2014, with 40 convictions and three acquittals. Additionally, 8,719 cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act were reported, resulting in 567 acquittals and 222 convictions.

More than 5,200 money-laundering cases have been registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) since 2014, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Of these cases, 40 have led to convictions while three have resulted in acquittals.

The data was provided by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Out of 5,297 cases lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) between 2014 and 2024, 40 led to convictions.

Rai also shared statistics on arrests and outcomes under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), stating that 8,719 UAPA cases were registered between 2014 and 2022. This period saw 567 acquittals and 222 convictions under the anti-terror law.

(With inputs from agencies.)