THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Mumbai, Nov 3: Regarding the construction of a luxurious hotel in Jogeshwari, the Enforcement Directorate filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against MLA and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Ravindra Waikar.
In relation to the ‘Rs500 crore 5-Star Hotel Scam’, a case has been filed against Waikar.
Waikar is charged with scamming the BMC to the tune of Rs 500 crore by securing approval for the construction of a five-star hotel on land set aside for a BMC playground.
The ED is expected to send summons to Ravindra Waikar and the other individuals accused in the case.
All of Ravindra Waikar’s statements and case-related paperwork that were turned over to the Mumbai police Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) have reportedly been obtained by officials.
Earlier, in a case involving money laundering, Ravindra Waikar was questioned by the ED for almost eight hours.
Representing the Jogeshwari East Assembly Constituency, Waikar is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Waikar is also a close associate of Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray.
