Expelled DMK Member Jaffer Sadiq in Custody as ED Pursues Money Laundering Probe

Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK functionary and film producer, has been remanded in judicial custody until July 29 by the Principal Sessions Court in a money laundering case. Accused of masterminding a drug syndicate that smuggled 3,500 kg of pseudoephedrine worth ₹2,000 crore disguised as food products to countries like Australia and New Zealand, Sadiq’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) followed a prior arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

The ED, seeking 14-day custody, alleges Sadiq’s involvement in money laundering through film production and various entities. The ED cites his non-cooperation and misleading behavior during investigations as reasons for needing extended custody to uncover the full money trail and corroborate details with other involved parties. Judge S. Alli will hear further arguments on the custody request on Tuesday.