Money laundering case: Court frames charges against ex-minister Dharamsot, 2 others
The charges were framed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by additional sessions judge Hardip Singh. The court said a prima facie case existed against the accused based on evidence presented by the ED.
A Mohali court has framed charges against former Punjab Congress minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, his son, Harpreet Singh, a proclaimed offender, and one Gurpreet Singh, in a money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The charges were framed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by additional sessions judge Hardip Singh. The court said a prima facie case existed against the accused based on evidence presented by the ED.
According to the Enforcement Directorate, the case stems from an FIR registered by the Vigilance Bureau on February 6, 2023, alleging that Dharamsot and his family had amassed disproportionate assets between March 1, 2016, and March 31, 2020, during his tenure as a minister. The agency claimed the assets were proceeds of crime derived from illegal activities.
After hearing both sides, the court found sufficient material to proceed with the trial. Charges were read out to Dharamsot and Gurpreet Singh, who both pleaded not guilty and opted to face trial.
The court has summoned four of the prosecution witnesses to appear on November 18, 2025, for further proceedings.
