Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Rapido Denies Role in ₹331-Crore Money Laundering Case
A bike taxi driver's account received a huge amount of money, ₹331.36 crore, over eight months.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating this as a case of money laundering.
The driver says he doesn't know anything about the money.
Rapido, the company he works for, says they are not involved and are helping the ED with the investigation.
The money was used for a big wedding in Udaipur, linked to a politician from Gujarat.
The ED is checking where the money came from and where it went.
Rapido has many drivers, and this driver might work for other companies too.
The ED has also been investigating other cases linked to illegal betting.
A bike taxi driver's account received ₹331.36 crore between August 2024 and April 2025, suspected to be a 'mule' account for money laundering.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the case, linking it to illegal betting and a politician's wedding in Udaipur.
Rapido, the ride-hailing firm, denied any involvement and is cooperating with the ED.
The driver claimed he was unaware of the transactions and could not identify the individuals whose wedding was funded through his account.
The ED found that the funds were swiftly rerouted to other suspicious accounts, with one source linked to illegal betting.
- Who
- Rapido, a bike taxi driver, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- Investigation into ₹331.36 crore deposited in a bike taxi driver's account
- When
- Between August 19, 2024, and April 16, 2025, with the investigation ongoing as of November 30, 2025
- Where
- India, with the driver residing in Delhi and the wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- The account was allegedly used for money laundering, linked to illegal betting and a politician's wedding
- Amount Involved
- ₹331.36 crore
- Time Period
- August 19, 2024 - April 16, 2025
- Investigating Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Driver's Residence
- Two-room shanty in Delhi
- Wedding Expenses
- Over ₹1 crore for a wedding in Udaipur
- Linked Case
- 1xbet online betting-linked money-laundering case
- Rapido's Response
- Denied involvement, cooperating with ED
- Driver's Statement
- Unaware of bank transactions