The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo for money laundering.
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Four individuals accused
Vivo India and four individuals, including Lava International's Managing Director Hari Om Rai, have been named as accused.
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Massive tax evasion
The ED alleges that Vivo illegally transferred Rs. 62,476 crore to China to evade paying taxes in India.
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Rai denies involvement
Lava MD Rai's legal counsel denies any involvement in transactions with Vivo or related entities.
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ED investigates FIR
The ED initiated an enforcement case information report (ECIR) after reviewing a Delhi Police FIR from December 2022.
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GPICPL's false information
The Corporate Affairs Ministry accused Grand Prospect International Communication Pvt Ltd (GPICPL), a company linked to Vivo, of using fake IDs and false addresses during its incorporation in December 2014.