ED seizes helicopter in Chennai on request of US authorities

The chopper was seized in Chennai the investigation of a case registered by the US Department of Homeland Security over its alleged end-use in a prohibited country.

The Enforcement Directorate in Chennai has seized the helicopter of a Bangkok-based firm under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the request of US authorities.

The seized Bell 214 helicopter belongs to Hameed Ibrahim and Abdulla of the Bangkok-registered Marilog Avion Services Co Ltd. The helicopter was found by the ED on the premises of J Matadee Free Trade Warehouse Zone in Chennai.