The ED initiated a PMLA investigation based on FIRs registered by the CBI, BS&FC, Mumbai, against Varron Aluminium Private Limited (VAPL) and others for defrauding the Bank of India and SBI to the tune of Rs 293.74 crore and Rs 401.25 crore, respectively. During the investigation, the ED identified the Proceeds of Crime (POC) and issued two Attachment Orders for the attachment of immovable properties worth Rs 179.27 crore in total. Section 8(8) of the PMLA mandates the restitution of attached/confiscated properties to rightful owners/legitimate claimants and victims of money laundering. In pursuance of the aforementioned objectives, during the court proceedings, the ED filed an affidavit before the Honourable Special PMLA Court, Mumbai, expressing its willingness for the restitution of the attached properties claimed by SBI through its miscellaneous application. Accordingly, the Honourable Special PMLA Court, vide its Order dated 26.09.2025, allowed SBI’s application and ordered the restoration of three immovable properties valued at Rs.