Last mentioned: Feb 20, 2026
Bail Granted
Kundra appears in court and is granted bail; judge notes prima-facie evidence of PMLA involvement.
Court Summons
Special PMLA Court issues summons to Kundra after taking cognizance of the ED charge sheet.
Formal Cooperation
Kundra begins providing documents and statements to the Enforcement Directorate.
Investigation Launch
ED begins probing the Gain Bitcoin scam; Kundra first questioned regarding his involvement.
A Mumbai special court has granted bail to businessman Raj Kundra in a money laundering case linked to the Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The Enforcement Directorate alleges Kundra holds 285 Bitcoins, valued at over ₹150 crore, which were purportedly meant for a failed mining farm venture in Ukraine.
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