Archive · 29 Jul 2025
ED Raids Maharashtra in Illegal Construction Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating an illegal construction scam in Maharashtra.
They're looking into how buildings were built without permission on land meant for a sewage plant and garbage disposal.
The ED is questioning Anil Pawar, a former official, and has searched several locations.
The agency suspects that officials took bribes and approved fake documents.
The illegal buildings have been demolished, affecting many families.
Earlier investigations found evidence of corruption involving other officials and politicians.
The ED also seized large sums of money and assets.
ED conducted raids in Maharashtra linked to an illegal construction scam.
Focus of the investigation is on former Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner Anil Pawar.
Searches were conducted at 12 locations in Vasai, Virar, Nashik, and Mumbai.
The scam involves 41 illegal buildings built on land designated for a sewage plant and dumping ground.
Earlier phases of the ED operation uncovered corruption among officials and politicians.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), Anil Pawar, YS Reddy, Sitaram Gupta, Vijay Tambat
- What
- ED launched raids in Maharashtra as part of a money-laundering investigation into an illegal construction scam.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Vasai, Virar, Nashik, Mumbai, and Hyderabad
- Why
- To investigate money laundering related to the illegal construction of buildings.
Allegations of Corruption
Ongoing Investigation
Official Misconduct
Allegations of Corruption
Civic officials and local builders colluded to approve illegal construction.
Ongoing Investigation
Investigations are ongoing; no definitive conclusions have been reached.
- Scam Type
- Illegal Construction
- Probe Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Focus
- Anil Pawar, former Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner
- Buildings Involved
- 41 illegal buildings
- Location of Raids
- Vasai, Virar, Nashik, Mumbai
- Cash Recovered (Reddy)
- Rs 8.6 crore
- Jewellery & Bullion (Reddy)
- Rs 23 crore
