Jharkhand Chief Minister's BMW Seized in Money Laundering Probe
Hemant Soren, who has evaded seven summons, is preparing to challenge the Enforcement Directorate's summons in court amidst heightened security at his residence.
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's BMW was seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from his Delhi residence, along with some documents, during a search related to a money laundering investigation.
- Soren has evaded seven summons for questioning and is preparing to challenge the ED's summons in court.
- The money laundering case involves an alleged 'huge racket' of illegal change of ownership of government land in Jharkhand, which was later sold to builders.
- The ED has arrested 14 people in connection with the case, including a 2011-batch IAS officer who served as the director of the state's Social Welfare Department and deputy commissioner of Ranchi.
- Soren's sudden trip to Delhi, amidst the ED summons, has sparked speculations and led to heightened security at his residence.