THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, August 12: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to two people accused in a money laundering case tied to illegal mining in Jharkhand.
Bhagwan Bhagat and Sunil Yadav, the accused in the case, were granted bail by a bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih.
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Bhagat was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 7, 2023, on charges of illegal mining and facilitating the laundering of criminal proceeds for another individual. He has appealed against the Jharkhand High Court’s April 12 decision, which denied him bail.
Bhagat was apprehended during his seventh appearance, following numerous summonses from the ED throughout the 18-month investigation.
The ED has alleged that vehicles transporting mined materials, mostly stone chips, were required to pass through the Barharwa toll before accessing the main roads. Additionally, it was revealed that, beyond legally permitted mining, substantial illegal mining activities are taking place in Sahibganj district and nearby areas.
