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Regulatory money laundering probe

Merlin Group Money Laundering Probe

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026

Sentiment
-50
Attention
4
Articles
8
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The ongoing money laundering probe and raids by the India — Enforcement Directorate on Merlin Group could negatively impact investor confidence in the real estate sector in India — West Bengal. Allegations of land grabbing and forged documents against Merlin Group may lead to increased scrutiny of other real estate developers and potentially stricter regulatory oversight.

Real estate Government
Event Summary

The India — Enforcement Directorate is conducting an ongoing money laundering probe against Kolkata-based real estate firm Merlin Group and its promoters, Sushil Mohta and Saket Mohta. The agency carried out searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and North 24 Parganas district on April 8 and April 17. The probe alleges that Merlin Group fabricated a 'false' chain of title using 'forged' documents, leading to land grabbing and commercially exploiting the land by launching large-scale real estate projects. The India — Enforcement Directorate also suspects financial links between Merlin Group and certain politicians and officials of the India — West Bengal government. Merlin Group has stated its cooperation with the India — Enforcement Directorate and maintains that all its transactions, including the Merlin Niyasa project, were transparent and lawful.

Entities Involved
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Merlin Group
Merlin Group is under investigation by the India — Enforcement Directorate for alleged money laundering, fabricating land titles, and land grabbing. The company maintains its innocence and cooperation.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -70.0
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Sushil Mohta
Sushil Mohta, a promoter of Merlin Group, is under investigation by the India — Enforcement Directorate in connection with the money laundering and land grabbing allegations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -60.0
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Saket Mohta
Saket Mohta, a promoter of Merlin Group, is under investigation by the India — Enforcement Directorate in connection with the money laundering and land grabbing allegations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -60.0
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India — Enforcement Directorate
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — West Bengal
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
India — Enforcement Directorate related ↔ India
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