Ashok Kharat Case: ED Gets Court’s Approval To Arrest R*pe Accused In 70 Crore Money Laundering Case
Ashok Kharat was arrested in r*pe case. He was arrested from Nashik and is currently in police custody.
Crimes against women are on the rise. There are multiple shocking and horrifying cases that we get to hear every day. One among them is the Ashok Kharat case. The self-styled godman is accused of several r*pe cases. He is accused of manipulating women and s*xually harassing them under the pretext of curing their issues. Not just this, Ashok Kharat has also been accused of many money laundering cases. As per the latest updates on the matter, the Enforcement Directorate has got the court’s permission to arrest Kharat in this case. Read on for more details.
ED Gets Approval To Arrest Ashok Kharat
For a long time, the Enforcement Directorate was investigating Ashok Kharat in several money laundering cases. The complaint was filed in Nashik. As per the initial reports, the Enforcement Directorate investigated in many cities like Nashik, Pune and more in this money laundering case. As per the latest updates, The New Indian Express report, a special Court in Nashik has given approval to the ED in a 70 crore money laundering case. The ED has put out a formal request for permission to arrest, and now the court has granted it. They have some formalities to complete before presenting Ashok Kharat before the court and seeking custody of the accused, the reports reveal.
Earlier, the ED had investigated several bank accounts linked to Kharat and his family members. Many suspicious transactions were also recorded. Kharat faced allegations of extortion and cheating, and the FIR was lodged by the Nashik police.
When Was Ashok Kharat Arrested?
Ashok Kharat was arrested on March 18 for allegedly r*ping a woman. That was followed by many more similar assault cases. As per the news reports, the SIT is currently investigating 8 assault cases against him. Many Ashok Kharat videos also surfaced on social media, leading to the victims facing depression. The cybercrime department assured the victims of preventing further leaks.
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This is one of the most serious and horrifying crimes we’ve seen in recent times, apart from the hundreds of crimes that are happening against women daily. The scream for justice is getting louder, but with every other crime, the hope is getting lost somewhere. We have started to question if in this lifetime we will get to see a world that is safe for women, a world that does not objectify women, and a world that lets women walk with pride and not in fear!
First Published: May 19, 2026 4:51 PMFAQs
When was Ashok Kharat arrested?
Ashok Kharat was arrested on March 18 in an alleged r*pe case.
Other cases Ashok Kharat is accused in?
The self-styled godman Ashok Kharat is also accused in a money laundering case.
Who is Ashok Kharat?
An ex-navy merchant officer, who later became a self-styled godman and astrologer. He is accused of assaulting women under the pretext of helping them.
Where was Ashok Kharat arrested from?
He was arrested from Nashik.
