The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has levelled allegations against former jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, claiming his lack of cooperation in an ongoing investigation regarding an alleged money laundering case related to a plot's ownership. The ED informed the court that Soren is withholding crucial information concerning the disputed land.
Seeking a 4-day extension of Soren's remand, the agency argued that the former Chief Minister's non-cooperation is hindering the progress of the investigation. The court, responding to the ED's request, granted a 3-day remand extension for Soren. According to the ED, Soren has been unresponsive to inquiries about the alleged illegal acquisition of an 8.5-acre plot in the Bargai area of Ranchi.
The agency presented evidence of whatsapp exchanges between Soren and his close associate Binod Singh, detailing plans for the construction of a banquet hall on the contested land. The ED contends that Soren has deliberately refrained from acknowledging or signing the whatsapp chats to conceal information about the properties in question. The former chief minister is reportedly being confronted with these whatsapp conversations, which include discussions about real estate matters.
In an affidavit submitted to the court, the ED disclosed that on april 6, 2021, Soren shared a map or plan of the proposed banquet hall. The ED asserts that this proposed structure aligns with the 8.5-acre land parcel that Soren is alleged to have unlawfully acquired. The investigation continues to delve into the intricacies of the case, with a focus on Soren's role and the purported irregularities surrounding the land transaction.
Seeking a 4-day extension of Soren's remand, the agency argued that the former Chief Minister's non-cooperation is hindering the progress of the investigation. The court, responding to the ED's request, granted a 3-day remand extension for Soren. According to the ED, Soren has been unresponsive to inquiries about the alleged illegal acquisition of an 8.5-acre plot in the Bargai area of Ranchi.The agency presented evidence of whatsapp exchanges between Soren and his close associate Binod Singh, detailing plans for the construction of a banquet hall on the contested land. The ED contends that Soren has deliberately refrained from acknowledging or signing the whatsapp chats to conceal information about the properties in question. The former chief minister is reportedly being confronted with these whatsapp conversations, which include discussions about real estate matters.
In an affidavit submitted to the court, the ED disclosed that on april 6, 2021, Soren shared a map or plan of the proposed banquet hall. The ED asserts that this proposed structure aligns with the 8.5-acre land parcel that Soren is alleged to have unlawfully acquired. The investigation continues to delve into the intricacies of the case, with a focus on Soren's role and the purported irregularities surrounding the land transaction.
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