Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Gujarat HC Denies Bail to Ex-Journalist Mahesh Langa in Money Laundering Case
A journalist named Mahesh Langa, who used to work for The Hindu, was denied bail by a court in Gujarat.
He's accused of using his job to get money through things like blackmail.
The court is worried he might try to influence witnesses.
The money is suspected of being used to buy property.
There are also questions about where the money came from, with the ED believing that more than a crore of money were used unlawfully by Mahesh Langa.
Gujarat High Court rejected the bail plea of Mahesh Langa, a former journalist.
Langa faces money laundering charges and has been in custody since February 2025.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges Langa extorted money and funneled it into real estate.
The court cited the seriousness of allegations and potential witness influence as reasons for denial.
Langa's family's financial testimonies and cooperation with the investigation have been inconsistent.
- Who
- Mahesh Langa and Gujarat High Court, ED.
- What
- Gujarat High Court denied bail to Mahesh Langa, a former journalist, in a money laundering case.
- When
- February 2025 (arrested), bail denied recently.
- Where
- Gujarat High Court
- Why
- Court cited the seriousness of allegations and potential witness influence.
Langa's Defense
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Financial Numbers
Langa's Defense
The ED is inflating the numbers to make bail conditions stricter.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The ED claims that proceeds of crime exceeded ₹1 crore, justifying PMLA charges.
Milan Mehta Land Deal
Langa's Defense
Deal fell through due to non-transfer of possession.
Enforcement Directorate (ED)
The deal fell apart because Langa failed to pay the remaining ₹72 lakh.
- Applicant
- Mahesh Langa
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Charges
- Money laundering, extortion, fraud
- Arrest Date
- February 2025
- Alleged Activities
- Extortion, Leaking government documents
Sources
‘He may cause prejudice to the case…’: Gujarat HC dismisses plea by journalist Langa seeking bail in PMLA case
Ex-The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa, arrested in a money laundering case, tried to influence witnesses while in custody, denied bail
