Archive · 5 Aug 2025
ED Grills Ex-Civic Chief, Wife in Land Scam Probe
Imagine a high-ranking official is accused of taking money to let buildings be built where they shouldn't have been.
The government is investigating this.
This official and his wife were questioned for a long time.
Investigators think the official took money for each square foot of the buildings.
They found a large sum of cash at the home of a relative and are now checking documents and digital devices for more evidence to find out where the money came from.
Former Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner Anil Pawar and wife questioned for 10 hours.
Investigation involves alleged money laundering related to illegal construction.
Pawar is suspected of accepting bribes of ₹20-₹25 per sq ft for approvals.
Rs 1.33 crore in cash was seized from Pawar's nephew's residence.
The ED is examining documents and digital evidence from search operations.
- Who
- Former Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation commissioner Anil Pawar and his wife Bharti.
- What
- ED questioned Anil Pawar and his wife about money laundering in an illegal construction case.
- When
- Monday, following summons on July 31 and searches on July 29.
- Where
- ED's Mumbai office and various locations in Vasai-Virar and Nashik.
- Why
- To investigate alleged financial irregularities and bribery related to illegal construction.
Allegations of Corruption
Unknown
Bribery Allegations
Allegations of Corruption
Pawar is accused of accepting bribes for approvals.
Unknown
No direct counterpoint.
- Investigation Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Key Figure
- Anil Pawar, former VVMC commissioner
- Alleged Bribe Amount
- ₹20-₹25 per sq ft
- Cash Seized
- Rs 1.33 crore
- Related Crime
- Illegal construction, money laundering
