Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Ex-Axis Fund Manager Arrested for Alleged Front-Running Scheme
Viresh Joshi, who used to manage money for Axis Mutual Fund, was arrested.
The authorities say he used information about future trades to make money for himself before his clients could trade, which is called front-running.
This is against the law and can hurt other investors.
Joshi allegedly made a lot of money this way.
He is accused of cheating investors and has been taken into custody.
Viresh Joshi, ex-Axis Mutual Fund manager, arrested for front-running.
ED alleges Joshi cheated investors through illegal trading.
Front-running involves using advance knowledge of client orders for personal gain.
The alleged illicit funds generated by various traders exceed ₹200 crore.
Joshi is in ED custody until August 8.
- Who
- Viresh Joshi, a former fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, was arrested by the ED.
- What
- Viresh Joshi was arrested for front-running and defrauding investors.
- When
- Joshi was taken into custody on Saturday, and the ED launched searches on August 1.
- Where
- Searches were conducted in multiple cities across India, including Delhi and Mumbai.
- Why
- Joshi allegedly exploited confidential information about trades for personal gain through front-running.
Investors
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Investor Losses
Investors
Investors potentially lost money due to front-running practices.
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- Arrested
- Viresh Joshi
- Charge
- Front-running
- Fund
- Axis Mutual Fund
- Investigation Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Illicit Profits
- Over ₹200 crore
- Custody
- Until August 8
Sources
ED arrests ex-Axis MF fund manager in 'front-running' case
Massive Crackdown Over Rs 200-Crore Front-Running Scam Linked To Axis Mutual Fund
ED arrests ex-Axis MF fund manager in 'front-running' case
Front running case: ED arrests Axis MF’s ex chief trader in ₹200 crore laundering probe
Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors
Who is Viresh Joshi? ED arrests Axis MF scam mastermind, seizes Rs 17.4 crore assets
ED arrests ex-Axis Mutual Fund manager in 'front-running' case
ED Arrests Ex-Axis Mutual Fund Manager Viresh Joshi In ₹2 Lakh Crore Front-Running Scam
ED Arrests Ex-Trader in Rs 200 Cr Scam