DMK Functionary Expelled Over Multi-Crore Drugs and Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against expelled DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq, his family members, and associates over a drugs-linked money laundering case. The charge sheet includes accusations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and details their involvement in drug trafficking and the laundering of proceeds through various legitimate businesses.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against expelled DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq, his family members, and associates in a drugs-linked money laundering case, according to official sources.

The agency charged Sadiq, his wife Ameena Banu, and his brother Mohammed Saleem under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A special PMLA court has yet to take cognisance of the charge sheet.

The investigation revealed that Sadiq and his alleged associates laundered proceeds from drug trafficking by investing in real estate, film production, hospitality, and logistics.

(With inputs from agencies.)