Trinamool's Saket Gokhale, jailed in Gujarat, arrested again - this time by ED

Gokhale was arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch from Delhi on December 30 for allegedly misappropriating crowdfunded money for personal use.

Published on: Jan 25, 2023, 16:29:37 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale, who is in a Gujarat jail since December 30 over an alleged misuse of crowdfunded money, was arrested again by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for misappropriating funds.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Saket Gokhale.

He was taken into custody under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Ahmedabad, according to PTI, where he is lodged in judicial custody in the Gujarat Police case.

Gokhale was arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch from Delhi last year and is facing charges under sections 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 467 (forgery) of the IPC.

Also Read | Trinamool leader Saket Gokhale denied bail in crowdfunding ‘misuse’ case

A complaint was filed subsequently by an Ahmedabad resident who claimed to have donated ₹500 to Gokhale through online mode. According to police, Gokhale allegedly collected over ₹70 lakh from more than 1,700 persons through ‘ourdemocracy’ platform and used that money for personal use.

This comes after two previous arrests – on December 6 and December 8 – and subsequent bails that the TMC leader went through with the Gujarat Police for allegedly spreading ‘fake news’ on Twitter. On December 1, Gokhale shared a news clipping about information purportedly obtained through RTI which claimed PM Modi's visit to Morbi cost ₹30 crore.

(With agency inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.