The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its search for Amina Banu, the wife of DMK functionary Jafar Sadiq, who is involved in a major drug smuggling and money laundering case.Jafar Sadiq, 36, has been accused of smuggling drugs to foreign countries, amassing over ₹2,000 crore in the process. He is also under investigation for illegal money transfers, with his wife Amina Banu, 32, and his brother Mohammed Saleem, 34, allegedly acting as accomplices.
The ED, in its investigation, arrested Mohammed Saleem in Chennai two days ago and remanded him to Puzhal prison. During further interrogation, it was revealed that Saleem, in collaboration with his brother, had earned around ₹100 crore through drug trafficking. Relevant documents have been seized.
Following Saleem’s arrest, Amina Banu suddenly went into hiding, locking up their residence in Santhome, Chennai. The ED is now actively searching for her.
According to ED officials, Jafar Sadiq and his associates were caught by customs authorities for smuggling drugs disguised as “health mix powder” to countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. This led to the discovery of their involvement in illegal money transfers over time. Large sums of money were reportedly deposited into Amina Banu’s bank account from foreign sources, indicating her involvement in the crime.
The ED is continuing its efforts to locate and apprehend Amina Banu.