A Ranchi special PMLA court on February 7 extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by five days. The extension is part of the ongoing investigation into a money laundering case connected to an alleged land scam. The JMM leader, who had previously been remanded to five days’ ED custody on February 2, faced questions related to the purported land fraud case. Notably, Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate shortly after resigning from his chief ministerial position on the night of January 31.
The arrest came after more than seven hours of questioning, underscoring the seriousness of the alleged financial irregularities. The special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, initially leading to the remand, continues to unravel as authorities delve deeper into the intricacies of the purported money laundering activities.
A significant development in the legal proceedings is the upcoming hearing at the Jharkhand High Court on February 12. Hemant Soren’s petition challenging the ED’s actions will be presented before the court. Advocate General Rajeev Ranjan, representing Soren, confirmed the court date. Meanwhile, the High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate to submit its response to Soren’s petition. This legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation, as Soren seeks judicial intervention against the ED’s actions.
The case against the former chief minister revolves around allegations of money laundering in connection with a land scam. The intricacies of the financial transactions and their linkage to the alleged fraud are subjects of intense scrutiny by investigative agencies. As the legal proceedings unfold, the case highlights the intersection of political influence, financial impropriety, and legal accountability, shaping the narrative around the former chief minister’s custodial extension and the subsequent legal battle set to unfold in the Jharkhand High Court.
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