Bharat Express

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ED apprehended the 48-year-old politician in Ranchi, taking him to their office for further investigation.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is currently being questioned at his residence for money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.

In the alleged scam, ED filed a prosecution complaint (PC) on January 1, 2024, before the Special Court.

The agency said that it has found several irregularities in the management of the bank and it was also revealed that amounts totaling Rs 57 crore (approximately) were found to be involved on account of the above irregularities.

ED accuses Delhi Waqf Board Chairman Amanatullah Khan of using Rs 8 crore in cash to conceal the purchase of a Rs 36 crore property, recorded falsely at Rs 13.4 crore. Ongoing investigations involve others in the case.

According to the sources of the investigating agency, this is a case of alleged bank loan fraud of about Rs 56,000 crore.

This occurs in the midst of the central agency's continuing investigation into the purported recruiting scam in West Bengal state-run schools.

The ruling party is facing escalating challenges in a case involving illegal mining valued at Rs 12.50 crore and allegations of tampering with witnesses in Sahibganj, Jharkhand. Simultaneously, a letter has been submitted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

ED raided Shajahan Sheikh's home in response to reports of irregularities in the state ration system after which the ED officials were attacked.

The money laundering investigation of the agency pertains to alleged irregularities in the public distribution system (PDS) including bogus procurement of paddy in West Bengal.