Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide Subhash Yadav arrested by ED in sand mine case
Subhash Yadav, a close aide of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the sand mine case from Bihar.
New Delhi: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and closest assistant of the RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Subhash Yadav was arrested in a Sand mine case from Bihar, on allegations of corruption by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The arrest came after a 14-hour raid conducted by the ED officials at a total of six locations associated with Subhash Yadav. The sand mafia was arrested from his residence in the late hours of the night; At the time of arrest, cash of Rs 2 crore and several land investment papers were also seized by the ED. Subhash Yadav has now been remanded in police custody under tight security. Here’s everything you need to know about this latest arrest by ED…
ED arrests Subhash Yadav in sand mining case
As mentioned earlier, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Subhash Yadav, a close aide of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, in connection with the ongoing money laundering probe in the alleged illegal sand mining case. Subhash was arrested late on Saturday evening under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following raids by agency sleuths at various locations in Bihar’s Patna.
Lalu Prasad Yadav’s close aide sent to judicial custody
ED officials said Subhash was produced before a special PMLA court on Sunday morning and sent to judicial custody. Subhash was arrested after interrogation by ED officials who raided his residence in Patna’s Danapur on Saturday morning. The agency also conducted simultaneous raids at his other residential locations in Patna.
Searches conducted by ED in 6 locations
On March 9, searches were conducted at six properties in Patna linked to Subhash Yadav, including those of his close associates. Over Rs 2.30 crores cash and incriminating documents were seized during the searches. Subhash Yadav was arrested late at night on March 9. Sources said the ED officials had scanned documents related to sand mining and other financial transactions of Subhash before taking him into custody.
Who is Subhash Yadav?
Subhash allegedly runs illegal sand mining in Bihar. He is a leading sand trader in Patna region. He is also the director of Broadson Construction Pvt Ltd. The money laundering case stems from some first information reports filed earlier by the Bihar police. RJD leader Subhash had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Chatra in Jharkhand. He is often seen with Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and other members of the family. Two years ago, the ED had also raided his premises. Earlier, the Income Tax Department had conducted raids on Subhash’s premises in connection with a tax evasion case in 2018.
(Input from ANI)