THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Ranchi, June 19: In connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Ranchi and Patna on Thursday morning.
The agency is carrying out searches at multiple locations, including Bariatu in Ranchi and several premises in Patna, particularly those linked to relatives of the alleged mastermind, Sanjeev Mukhiya.
The raids are part of the ED’s investigation into suspected money laundering related to the NEET paper leak.
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The agency initiated the action after registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) based on the FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The NEET paper leak came to light following the examination held on May 5, 2024. The initial probe was launched by the Economic Offences Unit in Patna before the case was handed over to the CBI.
So far, the CBI has named eight individuals as accused in the case, including Sanjeev Mukhiya, Sikandar Yadavendu, Ayush Raj, Rocky, Amit Anand, Nitish Kumar, Bittu, and Akhilesh.
Meanwhile, the ED is now focused on tracing the flow of illegal money generated through the leak and understanding how the financial transactions were conducted.
