Archive · 11 Oct 2026
ED Files Money-Laundering Complaint Against Mumbai Couple Over Drug Supply
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a complaint accusing a Mumbai couple and 10 others of money laundering linked to alleged drug trafficking.
The couple, Faisal and Alifya Shaikh, are said to have obtained mephedrone from Salim Dola.
The article says they admitted to procuring about 80 kilograms each month since 2022.
They allegedly bought it for ₹7 lakh per kilogram and sold it for ₹8 lakh.
The ED says large cash deposits in accounts linked to the couple had no established legal source.
It alleges that money was used to buy properties in Mumbai.
Authorities have attached properties worth ₹5.88 crore.
The NCB also seized drugs, cash and jewellery during searches.
The court has not yet taken up the ED complaint.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a money-laundering complaint against Faisal and Alifya Shaikh and 10 others.
The couple allegedly admitted to procuring about 80 kg of mephedrone monthly from Salim Dola since 2022.
They allegedly bought the drug for ₹7 lakh per kg and sold it for ₹8 lakh per kg.
The ED has attached properties belonging to the couple worth ₹5.88 crore; the court has yet to take cognisance of the complaint.
The NCB seized about 15 kg of mephedrone, ₹1.10 crore in cash, and jewellery and other assets from the couple's home and lockers.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate filed a complaint against Faisal and Alifya Shaikh and 10 others; the NCB conducted searches.
- What
- The ED alleges money laundering linked to mephedrone trafficking and says it has attached the couple's properties worth ₹5.88 crore.
- When
- The alleged monthly procurement is said to have occurred since 2022; the article is dated October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The investigation concerns Mumbai, including the couple's residence at Ansari Heights in Dongri; Salim Dola allegedly monitored the operation from Dubai.
- Why
- The ED alleges that cash from drug trafficking was deposited without an established legitimate source and later used to purchase properties.
Investigation allegations
Procedural status
Money laundering and drug supply
Investigation allegations
The ED alleges that the couple's cash deposits had no established legitimate source and that the money was used to buy properties.
Procedural status
The article reports that the court has yet to take cognisance of the complaint; it provides no response from the couple.
- Drug
- Mephedrone, also referred to as MD in the article
- Alleged monthly supply
- About 80 kg
- Alleged purchase price
- ₹7 lakh per kg
- Alleged sale price
- ₹8 lakh per kg
- Properties attached
- Worth ₹5.88 crore
- NCB seizure at residence
- About 15 kg of MD and ₹1.10 crore in cash
- NCB seizure from lockers
- About ₹29.93 lakh, around 845 grams of gold jewellery, and silver
- Court status
- The court has yet to take cognisance of the ED complaint.