The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a criminal case against Kharat under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Enforcement Directorate on Monday (April 13, 2026) conducted searches at multiple premises in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against controversial self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and entities linked to him, officials said. Five premises in Kharat’s hometown, Nashik, and three each in Pune and Shirdi have been raided. Residential and commercial premises linked to Kharat, his chartered accountant (CA) Prakash Pophale, Kharat’s relatives, and some branches of cooperative credit societies are being covered, they said. Published – April 13, 2026 04:29 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Noida protests: Uttar Pradesh Police chief says ‘provocative elements’ being identified, warns of strict action CM Naidu asks Centre to cut regulations to under 100, simplify approvals for industries