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Crime
Former Sub-Postmaster Sentenced to 18 Months in ED Money‑Laundering Case in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:02 AM
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A former sub‑postmaster in Mohali has been convicted by the Enforcement Directorate and handed a one‑and‑half‑year prison term for money‑laundering.
The court in Mohali has sentenced a former sub‑postmaster to 18 months of imprisonment after finding him guilty in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) money‑laundering case. The judgment was delivered following a trial that examined the alleged financial transactions linked to the postal office he managed.
The ED had earlier registered a case accusing the officer of facilitating the movement of illicit funds through the postal banking system. Investigators said the accused used his position to process suspicious deposits and withdrawals that were later traced to illegal sources.
During the hearing, the prosecution presented documentary evidence and witness statements that supported the money‑laundering charges. The defence argued for leniency, citing the officer’s prior service record, but the bench upheld the conviction and imposed the custodial sentence.
The ruling underscores the agency’s continued focus on curbing financial crimes within government institutions. The convicted individual retains the right to appeal the decision in a higher court.
The ED had earlier registered a case accusing the officer of facilitating the movement of illicit funds through the postal banking system. Investigators said the accused used his position to process suspicious deposits and withdrawals that were later traced to illegal sources.
During the hearing, the prosecution presented documentary evidence and witness statements that supported the money‑laundering charges. The defence argued for leniency, citing the officer’s prior service record, but the bench upheld the conviction and imposed the custodial sentence.
The ruling underscores the agency’s continued focus on curbing financial crimes within government institutions. The convicted individual retains the right to appeal the decision in a higher court.