File photo NEW DELHI: Govt Tuesday informed Parliament that the Enforcement Directorate has achieved a 95% conviction rate in money laundering cases in which trials have been completed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).“As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which conviction orders have been passed in 55 cases, convicting 123 accused,” MoS for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Rajya Sabha in a written response to a question.He said that “accordingly, the conviction rate, i.e., total number of cases in which accused have been convicted as a percentage of total cases decided on merits on the issue of money laundering is 95%”.Since 2005, the agency has registered investigations under PMLA in 8,391 cases, he said. “In 1,960 of them prosecution complaints have been filed before the special courts praying for conviction of accused persons for money laundering offences and confiscation of proceeds of crime involved,” Chaudhary added.While providing year-wise details of convictions, Chaudhary said ED has secured conviction in 43 cases since 2020-21, wherein 104 accused have been convicted in the last six years under PMLA.“Enforcement Directorate follows a multi-pronged approach for registering a case based on money-laundering risks and threats and by examining information received through several sources. After completion of investigation, a prosecution complaint is filed before the special court”, he explained.Chaudhary said efforts have been made to fast-track investigations and conclude cases efficiently through the enhanced use of technology.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123Photostories5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hoursThis Royal in Asia owns 7000 luxury vehicles including 500 Rolls-Royce, 450 Ferraris and 380 BentleysRosa Parks once said, “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up…”: 5 lessons it teaches students123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away
NEW DELHI: Govt Tuesday informed Parliament that the Enforcement Directorate has achieved a 95% conviction rate in money laundering cases in which trials have been completed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).“As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which conviction orders have been passed in 55 cases, convicting 123 accused,” MoS for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told Rajya Sabha in a written response to a question.He said that “accordingly, the conviction rate, i.e., total number of cases in which accused have been convicted as a percentage of total cases decided on merits on the issue of money laundering is 95%”.Since 2005, the agency has registered investigations under PMLA in 8,391 cases, he said. “In 1,960 of them prosecution complaints have been filed before the special courts praying for conviction of accused persons for money laundering offences and confiscation of proceeds of crime involved,” Chaudhary added.While providing year-wise details of convictions, Chaudhary said ED has secured conviction in 43 cases since 2020-21, wherein 104 accused have been convicted in the last six years under PMLA.“Enforcement Directorate follows a multi-pronged approach for registering a case based on money-laundering risks and threats and by examining information received through several sources. After completion of investigation, a prosecution complaint is filed before the special court”, he explained.Chaudhary said efforts have been made to fast-track investigations and conclude cases efficiently through the enhanced use of technology.
