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Former Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma Skips ED Summons in Suntec City Probe
✍️ News18
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM
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Former Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma failed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate after being served a fresh summons in the ongoing Suntec City investigation.
Anurag Verma, who served as Punjab's chief secretary until 2022, has again missed a court‑issued summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The summons was related to the Suntec City case, a high‑profile probe into alleged money‑laundering activities linked to a commercial complex in Delhi.
The ED had issued the latest notice earlier this week, seeking Verma's appearance to question him about his alleged involvement in the financial transactions under investigation. Sources said the former bureaucrat did not respond to the notice, prompting the agency to record his non‑compliance.
Officials from the ED confirmed that the case remains under active investigation and that further legal steps may be taken if Verma continues to evade the summons. No arrest has been reported, and Verma's legal counsel has not commented on the matter.
The Suntec City case has attracted considerable media attention, given the scale of the alleged financial irregularities and the involvement of senior officials. Authorities have emphasized that cooperation with investigative agencies is essential for a transparent resolution.
The situation underscores the broader scrutiny faced by former high‑ranking officials in financial crime probes, reinforcing the ED's resolve to pursue accountability irrespective of past positions held.
The ED had issued the latest notice earlier this week, seeking Verma's appearance to question him about his alleged involvement in the financial transactions under investigation. Sources said the former bureaucrat did not respond to the notice, prompting the agency to record his non‑compliance.
Officials from the ED confirmed that the case remains under active investigation and that further legal steps may be taken if Verma continues to evade the summons. No arrest has been reported, and Verma's legal counsel has not commented on the matter.
The Suntec City case has attracted considerable media attention, given the scale of the alleged financial irregularities and the involvement of senior officials. Authorities have emphasized that cooperation with investigative agencies is essential for a transparent resolution.
The situation underscores the broader scrutiny faced by former high‑ranking officials in financial crime probes, reinforcing the ED's resolve to pursue accountability irrespective of past positions held.