ED Conducts Multi-Day Searches in Delhi in Money Laundering Probe Against Inderjit Singh Yadav.

Headnote:

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office conducted extensive search operations in Delhi between 30 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 in connection with a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The probe concerns Inderjit Singh Yadav—an alleged strongman currently absconding and operating from the UAE—and his network, accused of illegal extortion, coercive loan settlements, intimidation using arms, and generation of commission from unlawful activities. The searches led to the seizure of substantial cash, jewellery, and property-related documents, indicating large-scale laundering of Proceeds of Crime (PoC).

Background:

• ED initiated the investigation on the basis of more than 15 FIRs and chargesheets registered by the Haryana Police and Uttar Pradesh Police.

• The FIRs invoke provisions of the Arms Act, 1959; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023; and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

• Inderjit Singh Yadav, owner and key controller of M/s Gem Records Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (operating as “Gems Tunes”), is alleged to be involved in murder, extortion, coercive loan settlements with private financiers, fraud, cheating, illegal land grabbing, and other violent offences.

• He is wanted in multiple cases and is presently absconding, allegedly operating from the UAE.

Findings During Search Operations

• Acting on specific intelligence, ED searched premises linked to associates and connected persons.

• One close aide, Aman Kumar, was found to be instrumental in routing funds and effecting coercive settlements; he was allegedly in possession of PoC and attempting to dissipate the same.

• Searches resulted in the seizure of:

– Cash: ₹6.24 crore

– Jewellery: Valued at approximately ₹17.4 crore

– Documents: Multiple cheque books and records relating to immovable properties valued at approximately ₹35 crore

– Other Evidence: Incriminating documents and digital data

Previous Actions in the Case

• Earlier search and seizure operations led to the recovery of:

– Five luxury cars

– Bank lockers

– Cash amounting to ₹17 lakh

– Incriminating documents, digital devices, and digital data

• Investigation also revealed that various movable and immovable assets were acquired in the names of Inderjit Singh Yadav and his family members using Proceeds of Crime.

Legal Provisions Involved:

• Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

• Arms Act, 1959

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

• Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

Status

• Further investigation is under progress.