ED Attaches Properties in Dhar Land Scam Case

ED Attaches Properties in Dhar Land Scam Case

VoM News Desk | January 30, 2024 | 11:18 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics | Follow on Google News

ED Attaches Properties in Dhar Land Scam Case

ED Attaches Properties in Dhar Land Scam Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 8.5 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, related to the Dhar Land Scam in Madhya Pradesh. The attached properties include a land parcel belonging to the Madhya Pradesh Government, and proceeds generated through the sale of part of the government land. The ED initiated the investigation based on an FIR filed by the Madhya Pradesh Police, uncovering a conspiracy involving illegal alienation of government land through collusion and manipulation of records.

Background of Dhar Land Scam

The subject land, initially given by the then Maharaja of Dhar for a women’s hospital, was abandoned after the recipient left for Canada in 1927. Subsequently, the government land was illegally alienated through collusion and conspiracy, involving fraudulent sale of divided plots. Sudhir Ratnakar Peter Das, identified as the main mastermind, orchestrated the scam in connivance with various individuals and religious institutions. The ED’s investigation revealed deceitful intentions, forged documents, and collusion with public officials.

Attachment Details and Ongoing Investigation

The attached properties consist of 56 immovable properties and two movable properties (fixed deposits) registered under various names, including Sudhir Ratnakar Peter Das. The provisional attachment aims to curb the proceeds of crime generated through the fraudulent sale of government land. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the collusive proceedings, record manipulation, and the individuals involved in the illegal alienation of the land.

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