Enforcement Directorate accuses TN of obstructing Tasmac probe

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that the state government is trying to “obstruct lawful investigation into serious allegations of money laundering”, initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), involving Tasmac officials.

This was submitted by the central agency in the Madras High Court in its counter-affidavit filed against the petitions of Tamil Nadu government and Tasmac, challenging the search and seizures by the ED at the latter’s premises.