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ED Crackdown on Vuenow Infratech: Bhiwadi Data Centre Seized Amid ₹737.2 Million Money Laundering Probe

Swarnadwip Nath Published Aug 15, 2025, 04:55 PM Updated Sep 16, 2026, 07:51 PM

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a sweeping investigation into Vuenow Infratech Ltd, a prominent IT and consulting firm, as part of a broader money laundering probe. The agency conducted search operations across multiple states, resulting in the seizure of assets worth ₹737...

Key Developments from the ED Action

Multi-State Search Operation
The ED carried out coordinated raids on Thursday across Punjab, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
Residential and business premises of Vuenow group companies, including Vuenow Infratech and its director Rahul Anand Bhargav, were targeted.
Major Asset Seizure
Authorities seized cash, electronic devices, shares, and immovable property.
The total value of seized assets stands at ₹737.2 million (approximately $8.4 million).
Among the seized properties is the Bhiwadi data centre, valued at ₹92.5 million, which serves as the company’s primary operational hub.
Impact on Business Operations
Vuenow Infratech has acknowledged the seizure of its Bhiwadi data centre and warned of potential disruptions.
The company is currently assessing the extent of financial, operational, and strategic impact.
The seizure could affect data services, client deliverables, and internal infrastructure.
Director’s Financial Accounts Frozen
Rahul Anand Bhargav’s demat account has been frozen for debit transactions.
This move is expected to restrict his ability to trade or move securities, further tightening the probe.

Company Response and Next Steps

Vuenow Infratech issued a statement to stock exchanges confirming the seizure and ongoing assessment.
The company emphasized its commitment to cooperate with authorities and ensure continuity of services where possible.
No immediate comment was available from Bhargav or other senior executives.

Broader Context and Implications

The ED’s action is part of a larger crackdown on financial irregularities in India’s tech and consulting sectors.
Vuenow’s seizure marks one of the most significant enforcement actions in recent months, especially given the strategic importance of its data centre.
Industry experts suggest that such seizures could have ripple effects on client trust, investor sentiment, and regulatory scrutiny across similar firms.

What to Watch For

Updates from Vuenow on contingency plans and operational continuity.
Further disclosures from the ED regarding the nature of the alleged money laundering activities.
Market reaction, especially in IT and consulting sectors, as regulatory oversight intensifies.

Source: Business Standard

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