Cash found in help's house?
On Monday, 06 May 2024, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched several raids across multiple locations in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi.
ED discovers Rs. 25 crore unaccounted cash.
The recent raids, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), have targeted approximately half a dozen locations linked to Virendra Ram, the former chief engineer at the Jharkhand Rural Development Department, and his inner circle.
The ED arrested Virendra Ram in February 2023 in connection with a money laundering case.
Video footage of the raid showcased a heap of currency notes scattered across a room purportedly belonging to the domestic aide of Sanjiv Lal, the personal secretary to Jharkhand Rural Development minister Alamgir Alam. The 70-year-old Alamgir Alam is a Congress leader and represents the Pakur seat in the Jharkhand assembly.
"Corruption is not going to end in Jharkhand. This money during elections indicates that there is a plan to spend this money in the election campaign. The Election Commission should take action on this," said Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev.
The probe agency conducts similar raids at nine locations, including Sail City in Ranchi.
On Monday morning, one team of the ED was scouring Sail City to locate Vikas Kumar, an engineer from the Road Construction Department. Another ED team is conducting raids in the Bariatu, Morhabadi, and Bodia areas.
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