The record
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- The Enforcement Directorate raided three premises linked to former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in Gurugram on September 17, 2026, including his residence, farmhouse, and office.
- The raids are part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged real-estate fraud involving Vatika Limited.
- The agency alleges Vatika Limited collected about ₹248.46 crore from 661 investors across four commercial projects on promises of timely possession, assured returns, and sale deeds.
- According to the ED, the promised possession and sale deeds were allegedly never provided to the investors.
- Investigators have traced portions of the diverted funds to companies allegedly linked to Gopal Kanda, making the probe significant for affected home buyers and investors.
What to watch next
- Whether the ED makes any arrests or files a chargesheet against Gopal Kanda or companies linked to him
- Findings from the financial trail of the ₹248.46 crore collected from investors
- Any recovery of assets or funds for the 661 affected investors
What changed2
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Hindustan Times4d ago[1]
ED conducts searches on premises linked to ex-Haryana minister Gopal KandaThe Hindu4d ago[2]
ED raids ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'
Who said what1
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Arun Khatri
Advocate who represents Gopal Kanda
1 quote · 1 outlet
“we are trying to ascertain the details of ED case for now”
In the article
…transferred to various companies linked with Kanda. A former legislator from Sirsa seat, Kanda was defeated in 2024 assembly elections by Congress’s Gokul Setia. Advocate Arun Khatri, who represents Kanda, said “ we are trying to ascertain the details of ED case for now ”. - ABOUT THE AUTHORNeeraj ChauhanNeeraj Chauhan is a senior journalist with Hindustan Times and an investigative reporter specialising in national security, terrorism, organised crime, narcotics, corruption, financial…
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Why it matters2
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- Gopal Kanda regulatory investigation· immediate
- Vatika Limited reputational damage· days
Coverage2
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Named India · Haryana Lokhit Party · Arun Khatri · Congress · Enforcement Directorate · Gokul Setia · Gopal Kanda · Vatika Limited
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