Former Indian cricket captain and politician Mohammad Azharuddin has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering investigation tied to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). The case involves allegations of fund misappropriation during Azharuddin’s term as president of the HCA. Specifically, ₹20 crore meant for procuring diesel generators, firefighting systems, and canopies for Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium is under scrutiny.
This is the first summons issued to the Congress leader, requiring his presence at the ED office for questioning. However, Azharuddin did not appear on the scheduled date and has requested additional time.
The ED’s investigation, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, follows searches conducted in November 2023 at several locations in Telangana. These included the residences of former HCA office-bearers Gaddam Vinod, Shivlal Yadav, and Arshad Ayub, as well as the offices of SS Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and the home of its managing director, Satyanarayana.
