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Enforcement Directorate vs Punjab Cricket Association — Alleged land purchase irregularity

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the Punjab Cricket Association regarding alleged money laundering in land acquisitions across Bathinda, Amritsar, and Ajnala. Investigators allege real-estate developers purchased agricultural land at low rates before selling it to the association at inflated valuations, totaling approximately 78 crore rupees. Following the submission of a status report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 25 September 2026, the agency requested the Mohali police file an FIR as reported on 14 October 2026.

Real estate director vs State — Punjab & Haryana High Court bail in PMLA case

Real estate developer Jarnail Singh Bajwa faces a 662 crore money laundering case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied his regular bail plea on 6 October 2026, finding that he failed to satisfy the twin conditions under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, thereby reversing a previous grant of bail from 18 August 2026.

Change of land use scam — ED petition in Punjab High Court

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged land use scam involving the Suntec City project and Greater Mohali Area Development Authority irregularities. As of 23 September 2026, the agency expanded its probe with searches at 26 locations across Delhi, Mohali, and Chandigarh, following the questioning of former Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma on 9 September 2026. The investigation, which involves allegations of forged documents and money laundering, follows a prosecution complaint filed against Ajay Sehgal on 20 July 2026.