ED Raids Multiple Places in Alleged Cash-for-Vote Case

New Delhi: Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched extensive searches across multiple cities as part of an investigation into an alleged cash-for-votes case.

ED teams are currently searching 13 locations in Ahmedab, three premises in Surat, two premises in Malegaon, Nashik, and five premises in Mumbai.

searches are aimed at uncovering evidence related to alleged financial irregularities tied to vote-buying practices.

Sources indicate that ED's operation is focused on garing material to trace money trails, potential bribes, and or financial transactions that might be linked to influencing voters.

As per sources, as much as Rs 125 crore may have been laundered with intent to influence voters.

ED conducted se raids targeting bank accounts of suspects who allegedly exploited accounts of economically disvantaged individuals to launder money.

" suspects are accused of using se accounts to conceal illicit funds and eve detection. investigation aims to trace flow of illegal money and uncover extent of misuse of se bank accounts," said officials privy to search operation.

ED officials believe this scheme was orchestrated to make funds appear legitimate by routing m through multiple accounts.

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