Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Pune Police Alert ED to Nilesh Ghaywal's Alleged Benami Assets and Money Laundering
Imagine a gangster named Nilesh Ghaywal who might be hiding in the UK.
The police in Pune, India, think he has a lot of secret properties and money that he got by doing bad things, like taking land unfairly and buying things for less than they are worth.
They have also found many bank accounts and companies that he might be using to hide where his money really came from.
The police have sent all this information to a special agency called the ED, which deals with money laundering.
They want the ED to take action against Ghaywal and stop him from hiding his illegal money.
The police also confirmed that Ghaywal is in the UK and are working with UK authorities to bring him back to face charges for many crimes he is accused of, including murder and extortion.
Pune Police have informed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal's alleged benami properties and money laundering activities.
The police suspect Ghaywal laundered money through multiple firms, bank accounts, and undervalued land acquired in alleged land-grabbing cases.
The ED has been requested to prosecute Ghaywal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Ghaywal is confirmed to be in the UK, and British authorities have been contacted for his detention and deportation.
Over 25 cases, including murder, attempt to murder, and extortion, have been registered against Ghaywal, and his passport has been revoked.
- Who
- Pune Police, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Nilesh Ghaywal (fugitive gangster)
- What
- Pune Police have alerted the ED about Ghaywal's alleged benami assets, multiple firms, bank accounts, and undervalued land acquisitions, seeking action for money laundering and prosecution under the PMLA.
- When
- Recent development, following confirmation of Ghaywal's presence in the UK
- Where
- Pune district, India and United Kingdom (UK)
- Why
- To curb alleged money laundering activities and illicit wealth accumulation by the gangster through criminal activities.
Accusations
Allegations
Nature of Assets
Accusations
Nilesh Ghaywal has amassed illicit wealth through criminal activities including land grabbing and acquiring properties at undervalued rates.
Allegations
Illicit wealth, benami properties, multiple bank accounts, and business entities point to widespread money laundering activities by Ghaywal.
Passport Acquisition
Accusations
Ghaywal allegedly obtained his passport using forged documents and a false address proof.
Allegations
Despite an 'not available' remark on his application from the Ahmednagar police, a passport was issued to Ghaywal, enabling his travel to the UK.
- Gangster's Name
- Nilesh Ghaywal
- Authorities Notified
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Allegations
- Benami properties, money laundering, land grabbing, undervalued property acquisition
- Ghaywal's Location
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Number of Offences
- Over 25 registered cases
- Passport Status
- Revoked