Money Laundering is a Standalone Offense; ED Permitted to Challenge Closure of Predicate Offense: Madras High Court
On Monday, the Madras High Court took a significant step by reviving criminal proceedings against lottery baron Santiago Martin and his co-accused, who were implicated in the illegal possession of ₹7.20 crore in cash. The court quashed a local court's earlier order that had accepted a closure report from the Tamil Nadu Central Crime Branch. Key Developments in the Case Background In 2022, Santiago Martin and his associates were booked…
