The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted search operations at around 40 locations across Maharashtra and other states in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to ISIS operative Saquib Nachan. The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
According to officials, the action is part of an ongoing probe into suspected terror financing and the movement of funds linked to extremist activities. The ED is examining financial transactions, assets and documents to trace proceeds of crime and identify individuals associated with the network.
Saquib Nachan, a key accused in multiple terror-related cases, has been linked to ISIS-inspired modules operating in India. The agency said the investigation is continuing, and further action will be taken based on the evidence gathered during the searches.
