THE Enforcement Directorate Thursday carried out raids at 40 locations across multiple states and districts including at Padgha-Borivali Region near Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, UP, Ratnagiri in connection with a money-laundering probe arising from cases registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Maharashtra ATS against Pune based individuals linked to alleged ISIS activities in the state. The ED action is aimed at verifying suspected money flows, funding channels and support networks connected to the accused.

An ED official said that considering the gravity of the offence and the risk posed to national security, around 40 locations pertaining to the accused persons, their close associates and family members, and entities reflecting financial linkages with the accused persons

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