Mohammed Azharuddin in Spotlight: Hyderabad Cricket Association Money Laundering Probe

Mohammed Azharuddin, former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader, was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate regarding money laundering allegations linked to financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The inquiry was under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, amidst allegations of criminal misappropriation totaling Rs 20 crore.

Former Indian cricket captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. The inquiry is centered around alleged money laundering activities associated with financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), as per official sources.

Azharuddin, previously a Member of Parliament, was initially summoned on October 3 but sought rescheduling. He appeared before the agency on October 8, dressed in a white kurta-pyjama, alongside his legal advisors. The ED had previously conducted searches related to this case in November of the previous year.

The financial scandal revolves around accusations of misappropriating funds in the HCA to the tune of Rs 20 crore. The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau initiated the investigation, filing multiple FIRs and charge sheets after discovering suspicious transactions and procurement irregularities under Azharuddin's presidency.

(With inputs from agencies.)