ED moves special court in Mumbai for custody of rape accused 'godman' in money laundering case

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Farmhouse of Ashok Kharat successful  Nashik. File

Farmhouse of Ashok Kharat successful Nashik. File | Photo Credit: Mayur Bargaje

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved a peculiar PMLA tribunal successful Mumbai seeking a accumulation warrant against self-styled godman-cum-astrologer Ashok Kharat, facing rape and fraud charges, successful a wealth laundering case.

The ED filed a transgression lawsuit against Kharat nether the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) connected April 6, taking cognisance of a Nashik constabulary FIR filed against the 'godman' connected charges of extortion, spiritual manipulation, and drug-facilitated battle connected aggregate women victims.

Published - May 02, 2026 08:56 americium IST

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