ED Arrests AAP Leader Deepak Singla in Rs 155 Crore Bank Fraud Case

Enforcement Directorate has arrested Deepak Singla in connection with an alleged ₹155 crore bank fraud case linked to suspected financial irregularities involving Mahesh Timber Private Limited.

The arrest followed coordinated raids conducted across Delhi and Goa, where investigators reportedly recovered financial documents, digital evidence, and transaction records that officials believe point to a larger network of fund diversion and layered financial transfers.

Multi-City Raids Led to Arrest

According to officials familiar with the investigation, the case involves allegations that several individuals and associated entities defrauded banks through manipulated transactions and questionable financial structuring.

The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at seven locations connected to Deepak Singla, Mahesh Singla, Amrik Gill, and related business entities.

During the raids, investigators allegedly seized digital devices, company records, and banking documents believed to be connected to the suspected fraud network. Authorities stated that the evidence collected during the operation formed the basis for Deepak Singla’s arrest and further interrogation.

Officials said the investigation is focused on tracing the movement of funds and identifying all individuals and firms allegedly involved in the suspected money laundering operation.

Shell Companies and Layered Transactions Under Scrutiny

Investigators suspect that shell companies were used to move and conceal funds obtained through alleged fraudulent bank loans. According to enforcement officials, the money was transferred through multiple accounts and jurisdictions in an apparent attempt to obscure the financial trail.

Preliminary findings suggest that loan funds were allegedly diverted instead of being utilized for declared business activities. Authorities believe the transactions were deliberately structured across different states to complicate detection by financial regulators and investigative agencies.

Officials involved in the probe stated that the case may extend beyond a standard corporate loan default and could involve a broader coordinated financial network.

Probe Expands to Additional Individuals and Firms

Deepak Singla’s exact role in the alleged fraud is now under detailed examination as investigators attempt to determine whether he played a direct operational role in the financial transactions or acted alongside other key individuals.

Parallel investigations are also underway into the activities of Mahesh Singla, Amrik Gill, and multiple firms suspected of benefiting from the diverted funds.

The Enforcement Directorate is currently analyzing banking data, company filings, and digital transaction logs to reconstruct the complete movement of money linked to the case. Officials believe the pattern of transactions indicates deliberate layering designed to mask the origin of the funds.

Sources within the agency stated that additional arrests are possible as the investigation progresses and more financial links are uncovered.

While the case has triggered political reactions, officials maintained that the action is based on documentary evidence and financial records collected during the course of the investigation.