ED files prosecution complaint against Qazi Abdul, others in 200 kg heroin seizure case in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint (PC) against Qazi Abdul Wadood, Razi Haider, and their associates before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), Ahmedabad, on 16.01.2025, in an ongoing investigation relating to the seizure of 200 kg of heroin valued at Rs. 1039.72 crore (approx.) by ATS, Gujarat, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The court has taken cognizance of the PC on 16.01.2025, the law enforcement agency announced on Friday.

ED initiated an investigation against Razi Haider Zaidi and others on the basis of an FIR registered by ATS, Gujarat, against Ahmed Ali S/o Noor Mohammad and others for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Further, ATS, Gujarat, filed 02 chargesheets in the said FIR arraigning Razi Haider Zaidi and others as accused for their involvement in drug trafficking.

ED investigation revealed that Razi Haider Zaidi and Qazi Abdul Wadood were actively involved in drug trafficking since the year 2020. ED investigation further revealed that the proceeds of crime generated out of the said drug trafficking were siphoned off to Qazi Abdul Wadood, who is residing in Dubai, through banking channels as well as through hawala channels by Razi Haider Zaidi. Further investigation is in progress. DeshGujarat