Delhi Court Sends I-PAC Co-founder Vinesh Chandel to 14-Day Judicial Custody

A Delhi court remanded I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel to 14 days’ judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to alleged coal pilferage. The ED has accused him of hawala transactions and irregular financial dealings. Bail hearing is scheduled for April 29.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 23 April 2026, 7:27 PM IST

Vinesh Chandel Remanded to Judicial Custody (Image Source: Internet)

New Delhi: Delhi Court has sent Vinesh Chandel to judicial custody for 14 days. This decision came when he was produced in the court after the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ended.

What is the matter?

Vinesh Chandel is the director and co-founder of I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee). He has been arrested in a money laundering case related to alleged coal pilferage. ED alleges that money was transferred illegally in this case.

What are the allegations of ED?

According to the ED, Chandel is accused of transferring funds through informal means like hawala and carrying out transactions outside the banking system. The investigating agency says that many of their transactions are suspicious and do not appear to have any clear legitimate purpose.

During the investigation, ED also said that Chandel's statements kept changing several times and did not match the available evidence. On this basis, the agency had demanded extension of his custody.

Bail Petition Filed

Meanwhile, Vinesh Chandel has also filed a regular bail petition in the Patiala House Court. The court has sought reply from ED on this and the next hearing has been fixed for April 29.

Arrest Before Elections

Chandel was arrested on April 13, just in time for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. Because of this, this matter is also much discussed politically. Now all eyes are on further investigation and court hearing in this case. The decision on bail will be important in the hearing to be held on April 29.