ED Files Over 5,000 Money Laundering Cases with Exceptional 94% Conviction Rate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a total of 5,158 Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs) for money laundering investigations over the past six years, achieving a remarkable conviction rate of 94.82%. This significant data was presented by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
Year-Wise Breakdown of ED Cases
Minister Chaudhary provided a detailed annual breakdown of the cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA):
- 2020-21: 996 cases reported
- 2021-22: 1,116 cases reported
- 2022-23: 953 cases reported
- 2023-24: 698 cases reported
- 2024-25: 775 cases reported
- 2025-26: 620 cases reported
The minister clarified that state-wise data is not maintained by the ED, focusing instead on national-level statistics.
Impressive Conviction Statistics Under PMLA
During the same six-year period, the Enforcement Directorate has secured convictions in 43 money laundering cases, resulting in 104 accused persons being convicted under PMLA provisions. The conviction rate of 94.82% represents the percentage of cases where accused individuals were convicted out of the total cases decided on merits concerning money laundering allegations.
This high conviction rate demonstrates the ED's effectiveness in prosecuting financial crimes and underscores the agency's rigorous investigation and legal processes. The data highlights the government's continued focus on combating money laundering and financial irregularities through specialized enforcement agencies.
