May 11, 2023 9:08 PM

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Chhattisgarh: ED arrests two persons in Liquor scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Nitesh Purohit and Trilok Singh Dhillon in the ongoing money laundering investigation into the Liquor scam in Chhattisgarh. The agency conducted searches at various locations connected to hawala operators and entities on Tuesday. During the search, movable properties worth 28 crore rupees have been unearthed and seized.<br />''<br />''ED is conducting an investigation into the liquor scam between 2019 to 2022 in which money was illegally generated and siphoned off in various corrupt ways. The investigation revealed that Nitesh Purohit was involved in the handling and movement of illegally collected cash. He was arrested yesterday and the court has granted five days of ED Custody for interrogation. ED investigation has also revealed that Trilok Singh Dhillon was a prime beneficiary of Proceeds of Crime through a classic mode of money laundering.<br />''<br />''<br />

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