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22 June 2026

ED investigation into CMRL pay-off case

The topic serves as a practical case study for understanding the application of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the role of the Enforcement Directorate in investigating corporate-political financial irregularities.

1 min read Day 1 of 3 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting a money-laundering investigation into the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. (CMRL) pay-off case.
  • The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
  • The probe focuses on allegations of payments totaling ₹2.78 crore made by CMRL to Exalogic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • The core allegation involves the transfer of funds without the provision of corresponding services.
  • The ED has the authority to summon individuals for questioning and inspect assets such as bank lockers as part of its investigative process under the PMLA.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in ED investigation into CMRL pay-off case, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role and powers of the Enforcement Directorate in investigating economic offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). How does the PMLA framework balance investigative authority with the principles of due process? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, was enacted primarily to:

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