Rs 5 to 6-billion scam in Chhattisgarh’s DMF funds exposed
During an ED probe, it came to light that contractors paid exorbitant commissions ranging from 25 to 40 per cent of the contract value to officials and political figures in the state.
During an ED probe, it came to light that contractors paid exorbitant commissions ranging from 25 to 40 per cent of the contract value to officials and political figures in the state.
The seized assets comprise Rs 3.64 crore in cash along with valuable items. During the investigation, ED has uncovered alleged involvement of officials and leaders from Chhattisgarh.
The AAP further alleged the BJP was using the ED and CBI as "political weapons" to intimidate opposition leaders, and to hinder the success of the INDIA alliance.
The ED on Friday said that three immovable properties located in the national capital worth Rs 24.95 crore, belonging to Hero MotoCorp executive chairperson Pawan Kant Munjal have been provisionally attached under the provisions of the PMLA.
The ED started an investigation under PMLA, 2002 based on FIR registered by the CBI against the Ex-Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and others.
Sukanya is the daughter of Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal, who is also in Judicial custody in the same case. She was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 26 in the matter.
The opposition leaders are viewing it as a U-turn from her earlier commitments to extend full cooperation in the matter.
The actress-turned-politician faced an 11-hour questioning session on Friday in connection with the multi-crore scam.
Apparently, Ghosh’s name figured in the list of star campaigners till June 28 and she participated in the campaigning schedule.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had appealed against Madras High Court order permitting the arrested minister to be shifted to a private hospital for a heart surgery and restricting his interrogation in the hospital.
