Thu Mar 20 17:35:25 UTC 2025: ## ED Raids SDPI Offices Across Four States in Money Laundering Probe

**NEW DELHI, March 20, 2025** – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted multi-state raids on Thursday targeting the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), alleging the party is a front for the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and has benefited from its illicit funds. Searches were carried out in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Kerala.

The ED alleges the SDPI received and utilized funds raised by the PFI both domestically and internationally, quantifying the amount at ₹4.07 crore. The agency claims the PFI used various methods, including banking channels and hawala transactions, to collect funds for alleged terror activities. The ED further alleges that the SDPI is heavily reliant on the PFI for its operations, from policy decisions to candidate selection.

This latest action follows earlier ED raids across ten states earlier this month, including the arrest of SDPI national president M.K. Faizy. In the ongoing PFI investigation, the ED has already seized assets worth ₹61.72 crore, filed nine prosecution complaints, and arrested 26 individuals. The ED’s investigation continues to unravel the alleged financial links and operational connections between the SDPI and the banned PFI.

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