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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.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate today for questioning in connection with the land-for-jobs money laundering case
Former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi arrives at the Enforcement Directorate’s office for questioning in the land-for-jobs money laundering case, in Patna, on Tuesday. The ED had summoned RJD president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tej Pratap Yadav for questioning in the case, official sources said on Tuesday.
Rabri Devi reaches ED office on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav speaking with media persons during Budget Session outside of Bihar Assembly in Patna, Bihar, India, Monday,17, 2025.

Overview

  • 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.