Ahead of the threat of a third wave, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has so far booked 15 money laundering cases in various corrupt practices related to Covid-related essentials.

       According to an initial estimation by the agency, around Rs 50 crore was allegedly laundered, involving about three dozen entities in different cities, including Chennai and Bengaluru. “Over a dozen cases were recorded for investigation involving illegal practices such as hospital bed blocking, sale of equipment and life-saving drugs at exorbitant prices, fake Covid tests and even cases of bogus vaccination ...