Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 1: In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a fresh probe into financial irregularities involving the Anil Ambani Group, this time zeroing in on a suspected Rs 68.2 crore fake bank guarantee scam.
According to reports, the central agency on Thursday evening carried out coordinated searches at four locations — three in Bhubaneswar and one in Kolkata — linked to a little-known company, Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd. The firm is now under the scanner for allegedly issuing forged bank guarantees in return for hefty commissions.
Sources revealed that Biswal Tradelink allegedly issued a fake bank guarantee to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), impersonating India's largest public sector bank. Shockingly, the scam involved the use of a spoofed domain — s-bi.co.in — cleverly mimicking sbi.co.in, the authentic website of the State Bank of India.
The forged domain was reportedly used to send deceptive emails to SECI and other entities, creating the illusion of legitimacy and bypassing initial verification. Officials said the fraud involved an 8% commission per fake bank guarantee, hinting at a possible network of shell firms operating behind the scenes.
Adding a layer of complexity, ED officials uncovered communications where suspects used Telegram’s disappearing messages feature to coordinate operations, likely in an attempt to dodge digital surveillance.
While Anil Ambani’s direct link to this specific case has not been confirmed, the ongoing ED scrutiny into his group’s broader financial dealings makes this parallel investigation even more noteworthy. The new allegations, if substantiated, could add to the legal woes surrounding the already embattled businessman.
Further action by the ED is expected in the coming days as forensic analysis and interrogation of suspects continue.