Ranchi, Jan 3: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s press advisor, officials from Sahibganj district, and a former MLA. The investigation is part of a money laundering probe related to alleged illegal mining activities in the state. Approximately a dozen locations across Jharkhand are currently under scrutiny by the central agency, acting under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The targeted locations include those associated with Abhishek Prasad, also known as Pintu, the collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sahibganj district, ex-MLA Pappu Yadav, some officials from the jail department, and a police constable. The ED’s action is a continuation of its investigation initiated in 2022, focusing on tracking a trail of Rs 100 crore labeled as “proceeds of crime” generated from illegal mining operations within the state.
The raids reflect the ongoing efforts of the ED to uncover and address financial irregularities associated with alleged illegal mining in Jharkhand. As the investigation progresses, it remains a significant development in the pursuit of accountability and the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures in the region.
