Overview
- The Enforcement Directorate’s Shillong sub-zone registered a PMLA case and searched five premises in Tura linked to Boston Ch. Marak, Ismail Marak, Kubon Sangma and Nikseng Sangma.
- Officials say about 60% of the Rs 28.66 crore allocation was released as irregular advances to the two contractors in violation of rules.
- The agency alleges cheques were issued under Ismail Marak’s direction, with Kubon Sangma withdrawing cash for him and Nikseng Sangma transferring funds to a specified account.
- The operation was carried out in coordination with Meghalaya police, and searches and financial trail analysis were continuing on Thursday.
- The case builds on a 2023 Meghalaya Lokayukta chargesheet that named GHADC officials, multiple MDCs and contractors over alleged misappropriation of the same funds.