ED Raids Linked to Fugitive Rao Inderjeet Yadav Reveal Luxury Cars, Cash and Wide Money Laundering Network

Delhi | December 30, 2025 The Enforcement Directorate has carried out large-scale raids across Delhi and Haryana in connection with a money laundering case against Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a man accused of serious criminal activities who fled to the United Arab Emirates last year. The searches have brought renewed focus on Yadav’s lavish lifestyle and the alleged illegal network that funded it. According to officials, the ED conducted raids at ten locations in Delhi, Gurugram, and Rohtak linked to Yadav and his close associates. During the operation, investigators seized five luxury cars, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakh, bank locker details, digital devices, and several documents believed to be connected to illegal financial transactions. The agency said the recovered material will help trace the flow of money and identify others involved. The action follows a money laundering investigation initiated after multiple criminal cases were registered against Yadav by Haryana and Uttar Pradesh police. More than 15 cases and charge sheets form the basis of the ED probe, officials said. Yadav is accused of crimes including extortion, fraud, cheating, coercive settlement of loans, armed intimidation, and involvement in violent offences. Investigators said Yadav acted as a strongman who helped settle high-value financial disputes between private financiers and corporate groups using threats and force. These settlements allegedly involved hundreds of crores of rupees. The ED claims Yadav earned hefty commissions from such illegal deals, often with the support of local gangs and organised crime syndicates operating from abroad. The agency further stated that the money generated from these activities was used to buy expensive properties, luxury vehicles, and to maintain a high-profile lifestyle, while showing minimal income in official tax filings. This mismatch between declared income and actual assets raised red flags and led to deeper financial scrutiny. Rao Inderjeet Yadav is also known as the owner and key controller of a music and entertainment company called Gem Records Entertainment Private Limited, which operates under the name “Gems Tunes.” Founded in 2006, the platform produces and distributes regional music content in Haryanvi, Punjabi, and Hindi. The company functions as a video-on-demand platform and has a significant digital presence. Yadav enjoys a strong following on social media, with over 12 lakh followers on Instagram. He often shared pictures with Bollywood celebrities, creating an image of success and influence. Investigators believe this public persona helped him mask his alleged criminal operations and expand his reach. The ED also found that Yadav allegedly ran an online portal designed to facilitate loan settlements between corporate houses and private financiers. Officials suspect this platform was used to formalise coercive settlements carried out through intimidation and threats, making illegal activities appear legitimate. Yadav’s criminal history has drawn serious attention in recent years. In December 2024, a financier named Manjeet Dighal was murdered in Rohtak. While a gang claimed responsibility, Yadav’s name surfaced during the investigation. Shortly after, he reportedly fled the country to avoid arrest. In July 2025, Yadav’s name again appeared during the probe into a firing incident at the residence of singer Rahul Fazilpuria. The following month, Fazilpuria’s aide Rohit Shaukeen was shot dead in Gurugram, with social media posts from criminal groups linking Yadav and his associates to the killing. In another high-profile case, shots were fired at the residence of YouTuber Elvish Yadav in August. Once again, gang-related claims mentioned Rao Inderjeet Yadav’s involvement. He was also named in a suicide note left by a Haryana police officer in October, adding to the seriousness of allegations against him. The ED said efforts are ongoing to trace Yadav, identify his overseas links, and attach assets believed to be proceeds of crime. Officials added that further action, including arrests and property seizures, may follow as the investigation continues. ED Raids Linked to Fugitive Rao Inderjeet Yadav Reveal Luxury Cars, Cash and Wide Money Laundering Network A major crackdown by the Enforcement Directorate has put the spotlight back on Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a fugitive accused of running a large criminal and money laundering network while living a flashy, high-profile life. On Monday, the ED conducted raids at 10 locations across Delhi, Gurugram, and Rohtak in Haryana in connection with a money laundering probe against Yadav, who fled to the UAE last year. During the searches, officials seized five luxury cars, cash worth Rs 17 lakh, bank locker details, digital devices, and several documents linked to Yadav and his associates. Investigators believe these assets were built using money earned through illegal activities, including extortion, fraud, and forced loan settlements. According to the ED, Rao Inderjeet Yadav acted as a strongman who helped settle high-value financial disputes between private financiers and corporate groups. These settlements, often worth hundreds of crores, were allegedly carried out through threats, intimidation, and the involvement of armed gang members. In return, Yadav is accused of earning large commissions, which were later used to fund a luxury lifestyle while declaring very low income officially. Yadav is also the owner of a music company called Gem Records Entertainment Pvt Ltd, known as “Gems Tunes.” Founded in 2006, the platform produces and distributes regional music in Haryanvi, Punjabi, and Hindi. With over 12 lakh followers on Instagram, Yadav often shared pictures with Bollywood celebrities, projecting an image of influence and success. His criminal record includes links to murder, shootings, and violent crimes. His name surfaced in the murder of a financier in Rohtak in 2024, after which he allegedly fled India. He has also been linked to firing incidents involving a singer, a YouTuber, and was named in a police officer’s suicide note. The ED says the investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on tracking Yadav, uncovering his overseas links, and attaching properties linked to illegal income.