ED files FIR over illegal occupation of Thane flat in Iqbal Kaskar probe

The ED's action comes after trespassers gained unauthorized access to the attached property, which had been placed under agency custody during the ongoing financial probe. The incident marks a significant development in the high-profile investigation targeting Kaskar, who is based abroad and has long been linked to organized crime networks.

The Thane flat had been seized by the agency as a crucial asset in its money laundering case against Kaskar. The unauthorized occupation of the property prompted the ED to escalate the matter by filing the FIR, signaling the agency's determination to maintain control over assets under investigation and prevent their misuse.

The ED has been conducting extensive investigations into Kaskar's financial dealings and suspected money laundering activities for several years. The agency routinely attaches properties and freezes assets believed to be proceeds of illicit activities as part of its enforcement operations across the country.

Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the identities of the trespassers or their motives. The FIR registration initiates a formal criminal investigation that may lead to arrests and prosecution of those responsible for the unlawful occupation.