Archive · 18 Aug 2025
ED Seizes Assets in Jharkhand Illegal Sand Mining Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is cracking down on illegal sand mining in Jharkhand.
They've seized properties worth over 3 crore rupees belonging to Ankit Raj, who is suspected of illegally mining, storing, and transporting sand.
It's like he had a secret, complicated system to avoid rules and make a lot of money.
The ED started investigating after the Jharkhand Police filed many complaints about things like extortion and illegal sand mining.
The ED gathered evidence by searching places and looking at documents.
The investigation showed that Ankit Raj kept mining sand illegally even after his license expired.
The ED also raided locations linked to people connected to a former politician in Jharkhand, as part of their investigation.
ED attached 30 properties worth Rs 3.02 crore belonging to Ankit Raj.
The properties were seized on August 14 under the PMLA, 2002.
Ankit Raj and associates allegedly used a sophisticated system for illegal sand mining.
ED initiated investigation based on 16 FIRs filed by Jharkhand Police on December 15, 2023.
Searches were conducted on multiple dates to gather evidence related to the case.
- Who
- Ankit Raj and associates; ED is the investigating agency.
- What
- ED seized properties in connection with illegal sand mining.
- When
- August 14, 2024, with investigations beginning in December 2023.
- Where
- Jharkhand, India
- Why
- To investigate and take action against illegal sand mining and money laundering.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Seized Assets Value
- Rs 3.02 crore
- Properties Seized
- 30
- Legal Basis
- PMLA, 2002
- Primary Allegation
- Illegal sand mining and money laundering