ED Raids Ex-Vasai-Virar Commissioner’s Mumbai Home in Money Laundering Sweep

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at nearly a dozen locations across Mumbai on Tuesday, targeting the residence of Anil Pawar, former Commissioner of the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, as part of a money laundering investigation, ANI reported, citing official sources. The coordinated searches focused on uncovering evidence tied to alleged financial irregularities. Authorities descended on multiple sites in the city, signaling a robust effort to probe illicit financial activities linked to high-ranking civic officials.

The operation underscores the ED’s ongoing commitment to tackling financial misconduct, with Pawar’s residence being a key focus of the investigation. Sources indicate the raids are part of a broader inquiry into suspected money laundering schemes, though specific details about the allegations remain undisclosed. The ED’s actions reflect a meticulous approach, as investigators combed through properties to secure documents and other evidence critical to the case.