Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested The Hindu’s Ahmedabad correspondent, Mahesh Prabhudan Langa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The arrest was made in connection with allegations of financial irregularities, including fraud and cheating.
According to the ED, Langa was presented before the Special PMLA Court in Mirzapur, Ahmedabad, where the judge granted the agency four days of custody until February 28, 2025. The case stems from a First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police station in Ahmedabad City. The complaint accuses Langa and others of cheating and criminal breach of trust.
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Further investigations revealed another FIR against Langa at the Satellite police station in Ahmedabad. This case alleges fraud, criminal misappropriation, cheating, and causing wrongful financial loss. The ED is also probing his suspected involvement in a “GST Input Tax Credit” case, which involves claims of tax evasion and financial misconduct.
The arrest of a senior journalist has raised concerns, with many awaiting further developments in the investigation. The ED’s probe aims to uncover the extent of the alleged financial irregularities and the potential role played by Langa in the case.
While the agency has not disclosed further details, officials suggest that the investigation could expand based on the evidence gathered during Langa’s custody. With allegations spanning multiple cases, the outcome of the probe is expected to be closely watched by the media fraternity and legal experts.