Mahesh Langa (Indian Journalist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Latest News about Mahesh Langa

25/02/2025

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Gujarat-based journalist Mahesh Langa, a correspondent for The Hindu, in a money laundering probe linked to financial fraud and a GST Input Tax Credit scam. The agency alleged he conducted fraudulent transactions involving extortion and media influence manipulation, obscuring fund origins. A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad granted four-day ED custody.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5'9" (175 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	VM Ghelani High School, Bhanvad, Gujarat (1998-1999)
College/University	L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (1999-2002) Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2002-2004)
Degrees	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor in Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, Communication and Media Studies

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	26/02/2012

Family

Spouse	Kavita Gadhavi Langa
Children	Son: Nakshay Daughter: Jayantika

Career

Professional Background	Worked as a correspondent for ‘Hindustan Times’ from June 2010 to August 2015. Started as an assistant editor at ‘The Hindu’ in August 2015.
Controversy	Arrested for allegedly evading GST after a raid on his residence on 6 October 2024. Claims of using his wife's and relatives' names for running a company linked to a GST scam. Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 25 February 2025 in a money laundering case linked to financial fraud and a GST Input Tax Credit scam. The ED alleged he engaged in fraudulent transactions, extortion, and manipulation using media influence. He was granted four-day custody by a special PMLA court in Ahmedabad.

Professional Background

Worked as a correspondent for ‘Hindustan Times’ from June 2010 to August 2015.
Started as an assistant editor at ‘The Hindu’ in August 2015.

Controversy

Arrested for allegedly evading GST after a raid on his residence on 6 October 2024.
Claims of using his wife's and relatives' names for running a company linked to a GST scam.
Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 25 February 2025 in a money laundering case linked to financial fraud and a GST Input Tax Credit scam. The ED alleged he engaged in fraudulent transactions, extortion, and manipulation using media influence. He was granted four-day custody by a special PMLA court in Ahmedabad.

Favourites

Fruit	Mango

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mahesh has a farm in his ancestral village Shiva, Gujarat, growing crops like wheat, coriander, and chickpeas.
2. He is a travel enthusiast and enjoys visiting new places.
3. He watched the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium on 19 November 2023.
4. The Press Club of India expressed concerns over his arrest, considering it procedural overreach.

Mahesh Langa Journalist Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat