TMC MP Saket Gokhale Faces Money Laundering Charges in Ahmedabad Court

A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad has framed criminal charges against TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale under the anti-money laundering law. The charges relate to the alleged misuse of crowd-funded money, initially investigated by Gujarat Police. Gokhale denies the allegations, and proceedings continue.

A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad has framed criminal charges under the anti-money laundering law against TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale, as confirmed by the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday.

The Principal District and Sessions Judge of Ahmedabad (Rural) and designated Special Court PMLA have formally charged Gokhale under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. This follows the filing of a charge sheet last year by the central agency, specifying allegations against the 31-year-old MP.

Originally stemming from a Gujarat Police FIR, the charges against Gokhale include the misappropriation of crowd-funded money for personal use. The state police had arrested him in December 2022 in Delhi. Despite his denial of the accusations, the ED has stated that the funds were extravagantly spent on speculative trading, dining, and other personal expenses.

(With inputs from agencies.)