YouTuber Elvish Yadav Under ED Scanner in Snake Venom Money Laundering Case

YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, known as Elvish Yadav, was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering case linked to the use of snake venom in recreational parties. The ED's investigation follows charges filed under the PMLA, with suspected ties to proceeds of crime and illicit funds.

YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, popularly known as Elvish Yadav, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in connection with a money laundering case involving suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug. According to official sources, the ED will record Yadav's statement at its zonal office on Ashok Marg.

The central agency initiated the case in May, invoking the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after reviewing an FIR and a charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) police. Elvish Yadav had been summoned by the ED in July but requested deferment due to prior commitments.

Further compounding the case, Rahul Yadav alias Rahul Fazilpuriya, a singer allegedly associated with Elvish Yadav, has also been questioned. Authorities are scrutinizing potential illegal proceeds and the use of illicit funds for hosting these controversial parties. Previously, Yadav had been arrested by Noida Police and was among those charged under various legal provisions concerning narcotics, snake trafficking, and organizing rave parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)