What is the latest update in the AgustaWestland case involving businessman Shravan Gupta

ED attaches assets worth ₹16.57 crore related to businessman Shravan Gupta in the AgustaWestland case.
  • The latest update in the AgustaWestland case involving businessman Shravan Gupta is that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹16.57 crore related to him in connection with the case.
  • The assets attached by the ED include a residential flat in a posh area of Delhi, fixed deposits, and balances in bank accounts.
  • This action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a probe was conducted by the ED into the alleged money laundering activities of Shravan Gupta.
  • Shravan Gupta is accused of being involved in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, where kickbacks were allegedly paid to secure the deal for the sale of helicopters to the Indian government.
  • The ED's attachment of assets is part of their efforts to crack down on money laundering and hold individuals accountable for financial crimes.
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