ED Arrests Delhi Agent in 'Donkey Route' Case Linked to Indians Deported from US
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi-based ticketing agent Tarun Khosla on October 23, 2025, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with the 'donkey route' case. This case involves over 300 Indians deported from the US in February 2025 after illegally entering via dangerous routes through South and Central America. The ED investigation revealed agents charged Rs 25-60 lakh per person, promising legal travel but facilitating illegal border crossings with mafia involvement. Three distinct routes through multiple countries were identified.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 64/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, indiatvnews, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 27 Oct, 02:19 pm. Other outlets followed.