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Sabarimala Gold Heist: ED vs. SIT Over Case Documents
11 Dec
Summary
- Court postpones Enforcement Directorate's plea for case documents.
- ED seeks documents to probe money laundering in gold heist.
- SIT claims investigation is confidential, resisting document handover.
A legal standoff has emerged over critical documents in the Sabarimala gold heist case, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking access for a money laundering probe. The Kollam vigilance court has deferred a decision on the ED's application, which requests FIR, remand reports, and witness statements.
The ED contends that the gold heist constitutes a money laundering operation and claims jurisdiction to investigate and confiscate related assets. This stance follows a high court directive to hear the government's side before a decision is made on releasing the documents. The ED had previously approached the vigilance court after a magistrate court dismissed their petition.
Conversely, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is resisting the ED's request, arguing that the investigation remains confidential and that the documents should not be disclosed. Despite this, the ED remains determined to obtain the necessary files to proceed with its investigation into the financial crime.
