ED initiated the investigation under the provisions of FEMA, 1999 on the basis of Panama Paper leaks where the name of Rajendra Patil surfaced. It was alleged that Patil made an undisclosed credit of Rs 66.35 crore in offshore entities.
Pakistan Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif in the Panama Papers case on July 28, 2017. The apex court banned him from holding any public office for life for hiding unpaid salary from his son in the Panama case.
Three properties worth Rs 41 crores were seized by the Enforcement Directorate, under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) provisions, after the name of a businessman appeared in Panama papers regarding offshore entities, the agency said on Monday.
"We admire the role played by SICA in Central American regional integration and thank you collectively and individually for the valuable support that you have extended to forging a strong relationship, as well as supporting India in various international and multilateral forums," Jaishank
On his visit to Panama, the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said the two sides discussed the possibilities of exploring a logistics hub here for Indian companies in the Central-American country as the two nations have been strong and close friends traditionally.
Jaishankar tweeted, "New India and New Panama will work together in the contemporary era. Thank FM @JanainaGob for hosting us tonight. Glad to meet SiCA colleagues. Look forward to our discussions tomorrow."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) took a veiled dig at Pakistan and said that it is very difficult to engage with a neighbour, who practices cross-border terrorism against India.
Delivering a keynote address at the India-Latin America Business event, Jaishankar said, "As the 5th largest economy, our presence across the world is steadily growing. Transformation in manufacturing, infrastructure, innovation and startup culture within India are game changers," he said
"Began my visit by paying homage to Gandhi ji at the Cinco de Mayo square in Panama City. Pleased to meet those working for the National Civil Protection System @Sinaproc_Panama and Indian community members. They are the living bridge between our nations," Jaishankar tweeted.
Addressing the joint briefing, EAM Jaishankar said India and Panama discussed what can be done to expand the cooperation and how Indian Pharmaceuticals can be brought to Panama.