By Trend News Line 2024-04-17 03:58:00.
The Latest Arrests in the Hemant Soren Case
In a recent development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made four fresh arrests in connection with the alleged illegal land grab-linked money laundering case against former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and others. Official sources have confirmed that Antu Tirkey, Priya Ranjan Sahay, Bipin Singh, and Irshad have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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The ED had conducted searches at the premises of Tirkey and some others prior to the arrests. With these latest detentions, the total number of people arrested in this case has now risen to eight. Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the ED in January after resigning as the chief minister, is currently held in Birsa Munda jail at Hotwar under judicial custody.
Key Players in the Investigation
The prime accused in the case, former revenue department sub-inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad, along with Mohammed Saddam Hussian and Afshar Ali, have also been arrested in connection with the alleged money laundering activities. The probe against Soren specifically focuses on an 8.86-acre plot of land in Ranchi, which the ED claims was illegally acquired by him.
The agency has already filed a charge sheet against Soren, Prasad, and Soren’s alleged “frontmen” Raj Kumar Pahan and Hilariyas Kachhap, as well as alleged associate Binod Singh. The ED has taken steps to attach the Ranchi land and has requested the court for the confiscation of the plot. The money laundering investigation originated from multiple FIRs registered by Jharkhand police in land “scam” cases involving various state government officials.
The Allegations Against Bhanu Pratap Prasad
Bhanu Pratap Prasad, the custodian of government records, is accused of abusing his official position by providing assistance to individuals, including Hemant Soren, in their activities related to illegal occupation, acquisition, and possession of proceeds of crime in the form of landed properties. The ED has stated that a racket of land mafia operated in Jharkhand, forging land records in Ranchi to facilitate illegal activities.
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As the investigation continues and more individuals are brought into custody, the case against Hemant Soren and others involved in the alleged money laundering scheme is gaining momentum. The ED remains committed to uncovering the truth behind the illegal land acquisitions and money laundering activities that have plagued the region.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the Enforcement Directorate continues its efforts to bring those responsible to justice..
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