ED raids Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand in money laundering case

In a significant development, Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids are underway at premises of Delhi Cabinet Minister and prominent Aam Ami Party (AAP) leer, Raaj Kumar Anand, on Thursday. se raids are part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to official sources. 

enforcement action by ED includes searches at Minister's residence located in Civil Lines area of Delhi, as well as at several or locations connected to Anand. As per sources, around 12 premises are being searched at different locations including Delhi. To ensure smooth conduct of se searches, ED teams are being accompanied by a unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

#BREAKING | ED launches raids at Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand's premises. Searches commenced early this morning. Raids are underway at 9 premises linked to him.#ED #AAP #ArvindKejriwal #Delhi #RaajKumarAnand 

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Raaj Kumar Anand, aged 57, currently holds position of Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare, among or responsibilities, within government led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Anand serves as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Patel Nagar.

investigations were initiated based on Prosecution Complaint filed by DRI alleging false declarations in imports for customs evasion of more than Rs 7 crores and international Hawala transactions, according to sources. court has also taken cognisance of complaint. 

(This is a developing story. Furr information awaited)