Archive · 3 Jul 2025
ED Arrests Bobby Patel for Money Laundering and Human Trafficking
Bobby Patel, accused of sending people abroad illegally, was arrested by the ED.
He's charged with money laundering and human trafficking.
Patel is accused of using fake documents and passports to get people visas.
He allegedly charged huge amounts of money for each person, couple, or family sent abroad.
The ED started investigating based on a police report.
Patel faces cases in multiple Indian states.
The ED estimates about 7 crore rupees came from these activities.
The investigation is ongoing to uncover more details about the case.
Bobby Patel arrested by ED in connection to money laundering and human trafficking.
Patel faces multiple cases in Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi for illegally sending Indian nationals abroad.
The ED initiated investigation based on an FIR from the Sola High Court Police Station.
Patel allegedly charged exorbitant fees using bogus documents and passports.
Proceeds of crime in this case are valued at approximately Rs 7 crore.
- Who
- Bharatkumar Rambhai Patel (Bobby Patel) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- What
- Bobby Patel was arrested for money laundering and human trafficking related to illegally sending Indian citizens abroad.
- When
- Arrest occurred and reported on Thursday. The investigation began in 2015.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India. Cases also span across Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi.
- Why
- Patel allegedly sent Indian citizens abroad illegally using fraudulent documents for financial gain.
- Arrested
- Bobby Patel
- Charges
- Money laundering, human trafficking
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- FIR Source
- Sola High Court Police Station, Ahmedabad
- States with Cases
- Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi
- Fees
- Rs 60-75 lakh (individual), Rs 1-1.25 crore (couple), Rs 1.25-1.75 crore (family)
- Estimated Proceeds of Crime
- Rs 7 crore (approx.)