Archive · 18 Jul 2025
ED Raids Punjab De-addiction Centers in Drug Money Laundering Probe
Investigators are looking into a drug-related money laundering case connected to de-addiction centers in Punjab.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids in multiple cities after taking over the case from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
A doctor was arrested for giving out medicine meant for patients to people who weren't supposed to have it.
Officials found missing medicine and are now looking into financial records to find out where the money went.
More arrests are possible as the investigation continues.
ED conducted raids in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Barnala, and Mumbai.
The raids are linked to a drug diversion and money laundering case.
The case involves 22 private de-addiction centres in Punjab.
The ED took over the case from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
Dr. Amit Bansal was arrested for misusing medication for rehabilitation patients.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate, Dr. Amit Bansal, Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
- What
- ED is investigating drug diversion and money laundering linked to de-addiction centers.
- When
- Raids were conducted on Friday; case began seven months prior.
- Where
- Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mumbai, and Punjab.
- Why
- To investigate drug diversion, money laundering, and illegal sale of controlled substances.
Government Action
Allegations
Financial Transparency
Government Action
Crackdown on drug-related financial crimes
Allegations
Allegations of misuse and misappropriation
- Agency Conducting Raids
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Case Focus
- Drug diversion & Money laundering
- Linked to
- 22 Punjab de-addiction centres
- Primary Suspect
- Dr. Amit Bansal
- Medication Involved
- Buprenorphine and Naloxone (Adnoc-N)
- Locations of Raids
- Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Barnala, and Mumbai
