ED Raids in Multiple Cities Recover Crores in Gold, Cash and Evidence

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted searches in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata in a money laundering case against IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and others. They recovered Rs 87 lakh in cash, 13 kg silver bullion, and 2 kg gold bullion and jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crore, along with incriminating evidence.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Patna Zonal unit, carried out extensive raids at five locations across Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata in a money laundering investigation targeting IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and his associates. The operation yielded Rs 87 lakh in cash, 13 kg of silver bullion valued at Rs 11 lakh, and 2 kg of gold bullion and jewellery worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore.

The operations were executed between September 10 and 12 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to ED, the raids focused on the associates of Sanjeev Hans for their roles in facilitating the laundering of money.

Investigations under PMLA exposed the financial dealings between Sanjeev Hans and private individuals. Incriminating evidence, both physical and digital, was also seized, showing details of hawala and banking transactions. Prior searches in this case took place in July and August at multiple locations including Patna, Delhi, Pune, Haryana, and Punjab, recovering luxury watches and gold jewellery valued at Rs 80 lakh and Rs 70 lakh respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)