Rahul Navin: New Enforcement Directorate (ED) Chief

Rahul Navin, a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, has been appointed as the new director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Appointment and Background

Rahul Navin, a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, appointed as the new director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
Appointment made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Navin to serve a two-year term, effective from the date of assuming charge
Previously served as Special Director of ED since November 2019
Took over as acting chief after former director Sanjay Kumar Mishra's tenure ended on September 15, 2023

Career Highlights and Expertise

57-year-old Navin is considered an expert in international taxation matters
Worked closely with former director Sanjay Mishra, gaining valuable experience and insights
Joined the ED in November 2019, bringing his expertise to the agency
Known for his role in overseeing high-profile arrests and investigations during his tenure as acting chief
Demonstrated leadership in complex financial crime investigations

Notable Cases and Actions Under Navin's Leadership

Oversaw high-profile arrests under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Key arrests include:

- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in excise policy-related irregularities
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged land-grabbing case
Attached properties worth ₹751 crore in the probe against Congress-run National Herald newspaper
Investigations involving Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case
Plans to question Rahul Gandhi soon to conclude the probe

ED's Role and Current Investigations

ED is a multi-disciplinary organization investigating financial crimes under various laws:
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA)
- Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
Currently investigating over 100 political leaders in the country
Approximately 95% of the politicians under investigation are from opposition parties
The agency's actions have drawn attention to its role in high-profile political cases

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