New Delhi: In a significant development, Jharkhands Rural Development Minister and prominent Congress leader, Alamgir Alam, has been apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a high-profile money laundering case.Arrests comes after extensive interrogationThe arrest came after an extensive interrogation session spanning over nine hours at the Enforcement Directorates office in Ranchi. The questioning, initiated on Tuesday, extended into Wednesday before culminating in Alams arrest.The Enforcement Directorates probe revolves around a staggering cash recovery incident, wherein over Rs 34 crore was seized from a property associated with Alams Personal Secretary, Sanjeev Lal, and the latters domestic aide.ED recovered a sum of over Rs 32 crore Notably, recent investigations led to the recovery of a substantial sum, with over Rs 32 crore retrieved from a residence in Ranchi, occupied by Jehangir Alam, the household help of Sanjeev Lal. Additionally, an excess of Rs 3 crore was unearthed from other locations. Both Lal and Jehangir Alam have been detained under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are presently under the custody of the Enforcement Directorate.This development underscores the gravity of the allegations surrounding the financial dealings of individuals close to the minister, prompting intensified scrutiny and legal action by investigative authorities.(This is a developing stor. More details to be added as they arrive.)
