ED Raids Real Estate Giants in Multi-Crore Fraud Probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on real estate firms WTC Builder and Bhutani Group over alleged money laundering linked to fraud with homebuyers in Delhi-NCR. The investigation follows FIRs filed citing financial irregularities, where over Rs 1,000 crore was collected from investors without delivering promised projects.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on multiple properties of prominent real estate firms, specifically targeting WTC Builder and the Bhutani Group, amid allegations of money laundering connected to fraudulent practices with homebuyers.

Raids conducted across locations in Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, and Gurugram, involve an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Accusations implicate the firms in failing to deliver on multiple real estate projects despite collecting over Rs 1,000 crore from investors over the past decade.

Initiated by FIRs filed by the Faridabad police and Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing, this investigation spotlights the growing concern over cases of delayed real estate projects and financial mismanagement, leaving many investors seeking justice against the real estate giants.

(With inputs from agencies.)