Lalu Prasad Yadav Faces ED Questioning in Land-for-Jobs Money Laundering Probe
The investigation focuses on alleged railway job appointments exchanged for undervalued land parcels during Yadav's tenure as Union Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009.
- Lalu Prasad Yadav is being questioned by the ED in Patna today after fresh evidence emerged in the land-for-jobs money laundering case.
- Rabri Devi and Tej Pratap Yadav were questioned on March 18, with sessions lasting several hours, marking Tej Pratap's first interrogation in this case.
- The ED alleges that land parcels were transferred to Yadav's family at undervalued rates in exchange for railway jobs, violating recruitment norms.
- Investigative focus includes alleged misuse of shell companies, such as AK Infosystems and AB Exports Pvt Ltd, to acquire and conceal assets.
- The RJD claims the timing of the investigations is politically motivated, coinciding with upcoming Bihar elections.