NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reached out to police forces in three states, requesting them to ensure the safety of homebuyers and witnesses who have reported receiving threats from Swaraj Singh Yadav, the arrested promoter of Gurugram’s Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd.
In November 2025, the ED arrested Yadav in connection with a money laundering case tied to claims that he duped buyers of affordable housing projects through unjust cancellations and re-allotments.
During a bail hearing on May 18, Yadav’s victims informed the designated court in Delhi about experiencing “threats,” “intimidation,” and “coercive tactics” aimed at discouraging them from testifying before the ED regarding the investigation.
Victims reported to Additional Sessions Judge (Patiala House Courts) Shefali Barnala Tandon that an individual was recording their conversations while they waited outside the court.
Additionally, several victims, including an army officer and a senior citizen, stated that threats against them were made “at the instance” of Yadav. They claimed that “false” FIRs had been filed against some victims in Rajasthan, alleging that Yadav and his associates operated like a “mafia.”
The investigating officer for the ED disclosed that he had received ten complaints from the victims/homebuyers regarding threats linked to Yadav.
The court’s order on May 18 noted that “even prosecution witnesses have received calls on behalf of accused Swaraj Singh, urging them to withdraw their statements given to the ED and to testify in his favor.”
Acknowledging that multiple victims expressed a genuine and palpable fear for their life and liberty, the court ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in New Delhi to implement protective measures for the victims until the ED can establish appropriate witness protection protocols.
Per officials, the ED complied with the court’s directives, alerting the DCP of Delhi Police and providing the names of the victims and prosecution witnesses to secure their protection.
The agency also communicated with the Gurugram (Haryana) police commissioner and its Economic Offences Wing (EOW), informing them of the court order and the threats reported by victims.
Furthermore, the ED contacted the Inspector General of Police (Jaipur Range) in Rajasthan, notifying them of the “false” FIRs being filed against victims by individuals allegedly associated with Yadav.
The ED also reached out to the Haryana Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) regarding the alleged financial misconduct by Ocean Seven Buildtech and Yadav, seeking action against them.
The court scheduled the next hearing for May 23, emphasizing that public confidence in the criminal justice system necessitates that those aiding the legal process feel “secure” under state protection.
“Any attempt to intimidate, silence, or coerce victims and witnesses undermines the very foundation of the criminal justice system,” remarked the court.
“The integrity of judicial proceedings must not be compromised by fear, intimidation, or the threat of retribution,” the court added.
The ED has previously identified Yadav as a “key” decision-maker at the realty company, alleging that he played a “central role” in orchestrating a “fraudulent” scheme and intentionally diverted funds collected from homebuyers intended for the construction of affordable housing.
