“The present note deals with evidence relating to corruption in the transfer of Government Officers/Engineers of MAWS” by “Nehru and his associates”, the ED wrote. Nehru told The Indian Express that he did not want to comment as he did not yet have clarity on the matter. In a section titled “Summary of Direct Evidence of Money Laundering”, the agency attributes Rs 365.87 crore in laundered funds to Nehru, his family and close associates. “Any person [including a government officer] who knowingly assists the accused… would be guilty of money laundering,” the ED wrote. The searches conducted last year had already sparked sharp reactions from state leaders, who questioned their timing and intent.

Source: Indian Express January 20, 2026 07:25 UTC