Mahesh Langa

ED that that the investigation was initiated by the agency based on an FIR registered by DCB Police Station, Ahmedabad, Gujarat against Langa and others for cheating and criminal breach of trust.

Another FIR was registered against Mahesh Langa, a journalist working with the English newspaper The Hindu, over extortion charges

This notably is the first relief for the journalist who is facing criminal charges filed against him at the DCB police station in Ahmedabad. However, he would continue to stay in jail as he is facing charges in 5 more cases relating to tax evasion.

Mahesh Langa threatened the businessman that he would use his influence to ruin his reputation and company.

This third FIR has been lodged by Pranav Shah, director of an advertising company named Khushi Enterprises, who claims that Mahesh Langa defrauded him of ₹28 lakh

Mahesh Langa leveraged his position as a journalist to engage in blackmail, settlements, and illicit business activities, reportedly earning millions through these means.

On 22nd October, the Gandhinagar Police filed a case against Mahesh Langa for the theft of confidential documents belonging to the Gujarat Maritime Board.