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Indians named in Pandora Paper leaks under probe by group of agencies: Govt

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Indians named in Pandora Paper leaks under probe by group of agencies: Govt

The center told parliament on Tuesday that multiple agencies are investigating Indians who allegedly hid their wealth overseas in the Pandora documents leaked in October this year.

The Ministry of Finance also submitted information on the amount of undisclosed income recovered so far from Indians associated with hidden offshore accounts through similar leaks (such as the Panama and Paradise papers).

“The media published some Indian names, which are said to be related to the Pandora file leak. The Indian government has realized this and placed the Pandora file leak under the protection of the Multi-Agency Team (MAG) in order to coordinate and speed up the investigation. The group is convened by the Chairman of the Central Direct Taxation Committee (CBDT), with the Enforcement Bureau (ED), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of India (FIU) and the Foreign Taxation and Taxation Research Department of CBDT as its member institutions, “Financial Minister Pankaj said of Chaudhary. On October 3, the International Federation of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) leaked 11.9 million documents, including the names of politicians, businessmen, and celebrities from more than 200 countries and regions. They are suspected of hiding foreign exchange and laundering money abroad. The list contains the names of more than 300 Indians, including top businessmen, sports icons and movie stars. Some Indians refuted allegations of financial misconduct and stated that their offshore accounts were legal. Over the years, some Indians have been named in similar leaks, such as the HSBC, Panama and Paradise documents issued by international journalists and whistle groups. Blower. .

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The Ministry of Finance told the Parliament that in 2019-20, 10,370.47 crore of such undisclosed income was confiscated and 4,145.42 crore was confiscated in 2020-21. Pankaj Chaudhary stated: “The total undisclosed credits of entities associated with India found in Panama and Paradise Paper Leaks amounted to 20,353 crore.”

Earlier, the Ministry announced that it had discovered an undisclosed credit of approximately Rs 20,352 crore (as of September 15, 2021) during an investigation into the leaks of the Panama and Paradise papers.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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