Archive · 4 Jan 2026
ED Files Charge Sheet in Sand Smuggling Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has filed a charge sheet in a big sand smuggling case.
They say that 14 companies and 4 people, including a man named Arun Saraf, were involved.
The ED claims that over Rs 145 crore was made illegally by breaking rules and selling sand they shouldn't have.
They also say that the companies used tricks like fake truck license plates and fake codes to move the sand without getting caught.
The ED investigated for about two months before filing the charge sheet.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Monday.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a charge sheet in a sand smuggling case in West Bengal.
The charge sheet was filed against 14 companies and 4 persons, including Arun Saraf and his three employees.
The ED alleges Rs 145 crore corruption and money laundering through illegal sand mining and sales.
Arun Saraf was arrested on November 6, 2023, and the charge sheet was filed within 60 days.
The ED claims that fake truck license plates and forged QR codes were used to transport stolen sand illegally.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Arun Saraf (owner of GD Mining)
- What
- Filing of a charge sheet in a sand smuggling case
- When
- Saturday (date not specified)
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Alleged corruption and money laundering through illegal sand mining and sales
ED's Allegations
Accused's Defense
Financial Irregularities
ED's Allegations
The ED alleges Rs 145 crore corruption and money laundering through illegal sand mining and sales.
Accused's Defense
No specific defense mentioned in the articles.
Use of Fake Documents
ED's Allegations
The ED claims fake truck license plates and forged QR codes were used to transport stolen sand illegally.
Accused's Defense
No specific defense mentioned in the articles.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Case
- Sand smuggling
- Location
- West Bengal
- Accused Companies
- 14
- Accused Persons
- 4
- Alleged Corruption Amount
- Rs 145 crore
- Main Accused
- Arun Saraf
- Arrest Date
- November 6, 2023
- Charge Sheet Filed
- Saturday (date not specified)
- Misappropriated Government Funds
- Rs 79 crore
- Total Documents Submitted
- 4,700 pages
- Next Hearing
- Monday (date not specified)
