Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), one of India’s most powerful investigative agencies, has initiated 5,892 cases over the past ten years, yet only 15 individuals have been convicted in just 8 of those cases, according to a recent government disclosure in the Rajya Sabha.
ED’s Decade-Long Track Record Revealed
Responding to a question by MP Saket Gokhale, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary presented detailed data on ED’s performance from January 1, 2015, to June 30, 2025. The agency began investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in all 5,892 cases. Out of these, 1,751 cases reached court—comprising 1,398 prosecution complaints and 353 supplementary complaints. However, charges were framed in only 366 cases.
Conviction Rate Stands at Mere 0.13 Percent
Despite high-profile arrests, political controversies, and a surge in investigations, only 8 cases resulted in convictions during this period. Just 15 individuals have been sentenced, bringing ED’s conviction rate to a meager 0.13%. The statistics have reignited debates over the agency’s effectiveness and impartiality in high-stakes legal matters.
