New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has filed a prosecution complaint seeking confiscation of properties worth Rs 45.92 lakh and conviction of the accused, Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, Louise Khurshid, wife of Congress leader Salman Khurshid, and Mohammad Athar, in an alleged money laundering offence related to the misuse of government funds.
The case pertains to the alleged diversion of funds meant for the distribution of artificial limbs and equipment by the trust for personal gain. The court has taken cognisance of the chargesheet.
The ED initiated its investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on 17 FIRs registered by the Uttar Pradesh Police...