Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Fund Manager Arrested for Front-Running: Bail Plea Filed
A fund manager named Viresh Joshi was arrested because he is accused of front-running, which is like using insider information to make trades that benefit him.
The government thinks he made a lot of money illegally.
Joshi says the fund actually did well while he was working there.
He also says he didn't make the trading decisions.
He followed all the rules and that he has cooperated with the investigation.
The government is still investigating and Sebi previously said that Joshi was involved in front-running and must return some money.
Former Axis Mutual Fund manager Viresh Joshi was arrested by the ED for alleged front-running.
Joshi claims the fund thrived during his tenure and that he received excellent performance reviews.
The ED suspects the proceeds of the crime to be Rs 300 crore, with Rs 91 crore traced.
Joshi states all trades were through empanelled brokers, and he had no discretion over selections.
Sebi's interim order found Joshi involved in front-running, and he was directed to repay Rs 30.56 crore.
- Who
- Viresh Joshi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
- What
- Viresh Joshi, a former fund manager, was arrested for alleged front-running.
- When
- Joshi was arrested on August 2 by the ED.
- Where
- The case involves Axis Mutual Fund.
- Why
- Joshi is accused of front-running to generate illicit gains.
ED/Sebi
Viresh Joshi
Guilt
ED/Sebi
Joshi is guilty of front-running, using confidential information for personal gain.
Viresh Joshi
Joshi claims his innocence, asserting the fund thrived under his management.
Trading Practices
ED/Sebi
They believe that Joshi profited significantly.
Viresh Joshi
Joshi maintains he followed protocols.
- Suspected Crime
- Front-running
- Defendant
- Viresh Joshi
- Former Employer
- Axis Mutual Fund
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged Proceeds of Crime
- Rs 300 crore
- Amount Traced
- Rs 91 crore
- Sebi's Order
- Joshi to repay Rs 30.56 crore