{
  "id": 7023165,
  "title": "Vijay Mallya Targets ED Action, Claims Agencies Are Engaged In ‘Character Assassination’ Over Money Laundering Cases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/vijay-mallya-targets-ed-action-claims-agencies-are-engaged-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:17:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/vijay-mallya-targets-ed-action-claims-agencies-are-engaged-in-character-assassination-over-money-laundering-cases"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former liquor magnate Vijay Mallya, embroiled in money laundering allegations, has launched a social media campaign against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) accusing them of orchestrating a \"character assassination\" without providing a fair trial. Mallya, who is currently facing prosecution for alleged bank fraud, claimed that his assets, worth over Rs 14,131 crores, have been released to the State Bank of India (SBI) despite his liability of Rs 6,203 crores. He posted on September 11, 2026, stating, \"for those who want to know the truth, I will slowly reveal all the lies and false charges concocted by the CBI and ED who are masters of deception.\" Mallya also criticized the ED's actions in a money laundering probe linked to the Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi, alleging that the agencies were engaging in public character assassination. He further tagged a press release shared by ED following raids at Jarkiholi's premises between September 9 and September 10, emphasizing that there was no chargesheet or trial - only a public character assassination.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Facing heat from Indian prosecuting agencies for allegedly defrauding banks and also for money laundering, former liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Saturday took it up to social media, posting against Ed’s action in money laundering cases including that against Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi. Mallya has been vocal on social media since ED submitted its affidavit…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vijay Mallya accuses ED of character assassination without fair trial.",
    "Mallya claims assets worth Rs 14,131 crores released to SBI despite Rs 6,203 crores liability.",
    "Mallya criticizes ED's actions in Jarkiholi's money laundering probe."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Vijay Mallya's social media campaign against the Enforcement Directorate signals his escalating efforts to counter allegations of money laundering and regain control of his public image.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}