In a significant development related to the Railway land scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken decisive action by provisionally attaching six immovable assets valued at Rs. 6.02 Crore. These assets, located in New Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Patna, are believed to be linked to individuals and companies associated with the family of Lalu Prasad Yadav, a prominent political figure in Bihar.
The Alleged Scam and Money Laundering Probe
The assets in question have been provisionally attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of an ongoing investigation into the Railway land scam. This scam came to light after suspicions were raised regarding irregularities and illegal transactions involving railway land.
Entities Involved in the Asset Attachment
The list of individuals and entities whose assets have been seized includes Rabri Devi, wife of Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister of Bihar; Misha Bharti, daughter of Lalu Yadav; Vineet Yadav, husband of Hema Yadav; Shiv Kumar Yadav, father-in-law of Hema Yadav; and companies M/s A B Exports Pvt Ltd and M/s A K Infosystem Pvt Ltd. Both companies are owned and controlled by members of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family.
Asset Details and Locations
The immovable assets provisionally attached by the ED are valued at Rs. 6.02 Crore and are spread across various locations. The properties in question are situated in New Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Patna. The ED’s action seeks to prevent the individuals and entities involved from disposing of or transferring these assets pending further investigations.
