ED auctions seized aircraft for ₹3 crore in Falcon Ponzi scheme case
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Hyderabad has auctioned a seized Hawker 800A aircraft for ₹3 crore as part of an investigation into a ₹792 crore Ponzi scheme. The funds recovered from the sale will be used to provide restitution to defrauded investors.
Why it matters
This marks a significant legal precedent for the ED in utilizing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to liquidate seized assets for investor compensation.
In a first-of-its-kind action, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, auctioned a seized Hawker 800A aircraft for ₹3 crore as part of its investigation into the alleged ₹792 crore Falcon invoice discounting Ponzi scheme.
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