Gujarat CID Crime has arrested two people in connection with an alleged political donation network in Ahmedabad involving more than Rs 843 crore, according to a report by Sandesh. The investigation centres on the alleged misuse of the name of the Aam Janmat Party to collect political donations and route money through a commission-based arrangement.
The arrested accused have been identified as Gaurav Mishra and Dharmendra Vaishnav. CID Crime reportedly acted on specific information and technical analysis before taking the two into custody. A case has been registered and further investigation is under way.
According to the preliminary findings cited in the report, money was collected from donors as political contributions in the name of the Aam Janmat Party. The accused allegedly retained a commission and returned the remaining amount through other channels. Investigators are examining whether the arrangement was used for tax evasion or money laundering, but those possibilities remain part of the investigation and have not been established as final findings.
The reported amount involved is more than Rs 843 crore, making the case significant beyond the arrests announced so far. CID Crime is examining the alleged network’s financial trails, including the movement of funds through bank accounts and the possible involvement of other individuals, businesses and organisations.
The case also raises questions about the use of political-party identities and donation mechanisms in high-value financial transactions. Political contributions are linked to formal parties and donors, while the alleged arrangement described in the report involved collecting money under a party’s name, retaining a portion and returning the balance through other means. The investigation will determine whether the transactions violated financial, tax or other applicable laws.
The identities and roles of any additional people or entities allegedly connected to the network have not been disclosed in the supplied report. CID Crime is continuing to question the arrested accused and verify bank-account records to establish how much money moved through the alleged system and where it was transferred.
The arrests are an initial investigative step. The supplied report does not state the specific legal sections registered in the case, whether the accused have been produced before a court, or whether any assets or bank accounts have been seized. Further details are expected as investigators complete the financial examination and trace the wider network.
