By Trend News Line 2024-04-17 05:12:29.
Four Fresh Arrests Made in Connection with Alleged Land Grab Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently made four new arrests in connection with the alleged illegal land grab-linked money laundering case involving former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and others. The individuals taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) have been identified as Antu Tirkey, Priya Ranjan Sahay, Bipin Singh, and Irshad.
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Increased Total Number of Arrests
These latest arrests come after the ED conducted searches at the premises of Tirkey and some others. With the addition of these four individuals, the total number of people taken into custody in this case has now risen to eight.
Background of the Case
Former chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the ED in January following his resignation from office. He is currently being held in Birsa Munda jail in Hotwar under judicial custody. Apart from Soren, prime accused and former revenue department sub-inspector Bhanu Pratap Prasad, Mohammed Saddam Hussian, and Afshar Ali have also been arrested in connection with the case.
The investigation against Soren revolves around an 8.86-acre plot of land in Ranchi that the ED alleges was illegally acquired by him. A charge sheet has been filed against Soren, Prasad, and Soren’s alleged “frontmen” Raj Kumar Pahan and Hilariyas Kachhap, as well as alleged associate Binod Singh before a special PMLA court.
Money Laundering Investigation
The ED has also attached the Ranchi land in question and has requested the court for the confiscation of the plot. The money laundering investigation stems from multiple FIRs registered by the Jharkhand police in land “scam” cases involving several individuals, including state government officials.
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The prime accused in the case, Bhanu Pratap Prasad, who was the custodian of government records, is alleged to have misused his official position by providing assistance to various individuals, including Soren, in their activities linked to illegal occupation, acquisition, and possession of proceeds of crime in the form of landed properties.
Activity of Land Mafia in Jharkhand
According to the ED, a racket of land mafia is active in Jharkhand, forging land records in Ranchi. This criminal activity has led to a series of arrests and investigations to uncover the extent of the illegal land acquisition and money laundering schemes in the region.
In conclusion, the recent arrests made by the ED in connection with the alleged illegal land grab-linked money laundering case have shed light on the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and fraudulent activities in Jharkhand. The agency continues its probe to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice and ensure accountability in the administration of land and property rights in the state..
– arrests persons money laundering case against Hemant Soren
– ED arrests four more persons money laundering case against Hemant Soren.
