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Subhash Yadav, a leader of RJD, a political party primarily active in the Indian state of Bihar,&nbsp;and closely associated with former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amidst allegations of involvement in illicit sand mining activities following seizure of cash in raids.

This arrest followed an extensive 14-hour raids conducted by the ED across eight locations linked to the RJD leader, reports said.&nbsp;

During the operation, the ED seized cash amounting to over Rs 2.30 crore (nearly $278000). The officials were also able to gather incriminating documents from Yadav's residence in Danapur, about 13 kilometres from the state capital of Patna.

Yadav, who also contested the Lok Sabha elections on the RJD ticket, serves as the Director of M/s Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd, a company implicated in illegal sand mining operations within Bihar.

The ED's actions are rooted in a probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which was sparked by 20 FIRs filed by the Bihar Police against M/s Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd (BCPL).

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These FIRs accuse BCPL of engaging in unlawful sand mining and sales practices. It said that the company, without using e-challans, raised significant concerns regarding environmental regulations and revenue losses.

The investigation under PMLA revealed that an alarming amount had been amassed through the illegal trade of sand. It was allegedly orchestrated by a syndicate, with members funneling funds into companies like BCPL.&nbsp;

Subhash Yadav is identified as a key figure within this syndicate, and the recent raids on six premises in Patna linked to him and his associates yielded crucial evidence, leading to his arrest.

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He contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on RJD ticket from Chatra in Jharkhand, but faced defeat. He was last seen on March 3 at the Mahagathbandhan's Jan Vishwas Maha Rally at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

The ED's crackdown on Subhash Yadav follows similar actions taken against other alleged members of the sand mining syndicate, including the arrest of JD(U) leader and Bihar Legislative Council member Radha Charan Sah and his son.

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Following Subhash Yadav's arrest, RJD spokesperson Rishi Mishra accused the BJP government at the Centre of using central agencies to target political adversaries.&nbsp;

The ED had conducted raids on Subhash's properties two years ago also. Additionally, in 2018, the Income Tax Department had also carried out raids at Subhash's premises in relation to a tax evasion case.

(With inputs from agencies)

Subhash Yadav, a leader of RJD, a political party primarily active in the Indian state of Bihar, and closely associated with former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amidst allegations of involvement in illicit sand mining activities following seizure of cash in raids.

Subhash Yadav, a leader of RJD, a political party primarily active in the Indian state of Bihar, and closely associated with former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amidst allegations of involvement in illicit sand mining activities following seizure of cash in raids. This arrest followed an extensive 14-hour raids conducted by the ED across eight locations linked to the RJD leader, reports said. During the operation, the ED seized cash amounting to over Rs 2.30 crore (nearly $278000). The officials were also able to gather incriminating documents from Yadav's residence in Danapur, about 13 kilometres from the state capital of Patna. Yadav, who also contested the Lok Sabha elections on the RJD ticket, serves as the Director of M/s Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd, a company implicated in illegal sand mining operations within Bihar. The ED's actions are rooted in a probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which was sparked by 20 FIRs filed by the Bihar Police against M/s Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd (BCPL). Also Read | Delhi man falls into 40-foot borewell, multi-agency rescue operation underway amid suspected foul play These FIRs accuse BCPL of engaging in unlawful sand mining and sales practices. It said that the company, without using e-challans, raised significant concerns regarding environmental regulations and revenue losses. The investigation under PMLA revealed that an alarming amount had been amassed through the illegal trade of sand. It was allegedly orchestrated by a syndicate, with members funneling funds into companies like BCPL. Subhash Yadav is identified as a key figure within this syndicate, and the recent raids on six premises in Patna linked to him and his associates yielded crucial evidence, leading to his arrest. Also Read | PM Modi inaugurates 15 airport projects, including New Delhi’s Terminal 1, from UP’s Azamgarh He contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on RJD ticket from Chatra in Jharkhand, but faced defeat. He was last seen on March 3 at the Mahagathbandhan's Jan Vishwas Maha Rally at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The ED's crackdown on Subhash Yadav follows similar actions taken against other alleged members of the sand mining syndicate, including the arrest of JD(U) leader and Bihar Legislative Council member Radha Charan Sah and his son. Watch | PM Modi's 4-day trip ahead of elections, inaugurates developmental projects × Following Subhash Yadav's arrest, RJD spokesperson Rishi Mishra accused the BJP government at the Centre of using central agencies to target political adversaries. The ED had conducted raids on Subhash's properties two years ago also. Additionally, in 2018, the Income Tax Department had also carried out raids at Subhash's premises in relation to a tax evasion case. (With inputs from agencies)

India: RJD leader Subhash Yadav, close aide of Lalu, arrested in sand mining scam after cash seizure

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At the heart of the Pune police's investigation into one of the largest mephedrone seizures in India is a suspect named Sandeep Dhunia, a British national of Indian origin. Dhunia allegedly formed his cartel associates from people&nbsp;he met during his time in jail at Yerawada Central Prison following his arrest by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a significant mephedrone haul in Pune in 2016.

The Pune City police's Crime Branch has seized approximately 1,800 kg of mephedrone valued at over $300 million.&nbsp;These seizures occurred during raids conducted at a chemical manufacturing factory in Daund taluka, towns&nbsp;in Pune's Vishrantwadi, various shops in South Extension in New Delhi, and additional locations in Sangli district.

Investigations exposed a sophisticated production line for the synthetic stimulant, which operated from a chemical factory masquerading as a pharmaceutical unit in Kurkumbh, Daund.

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<h2>Legal pursuits and prosecution planning</h2>

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, as quoted by the Indian Express, said, “We are seeking appointment of a special counsel in the case and we have started our planning to conduct prosecution in a fast track manner.”

Kumar further said, “Probe has already crystalised the aspect that consignments were being sent to London through a courier agency in Delhi. We are now collecting evidence on this and also trying to establish since when this was going on. One wanted accused, who is the mastermind of a vertical in the cartel, is a native of Bihar and is a British national. Our information suggests this person had gone to another country and from there he is known to have fled to another country since we launched the crackdown in this case. The process has been initiated for his arrest.”

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Authorities have uncovered evidence indicating that consignments of mephedrone were dispatched to London via a courier agency in Delhi. Efforts are underway to establish the duration and extent of this operation. One key suspect, a British national originally from Bihar, is believed to have fled the country amidst the crackdown.

Multiple suspects remain at large, prompting the deployment of police teams at various locations across the country for their apprehension.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At the heart of the Pune police's investigation into one of the largest mephedrone seizures in India is a suspect named Sandeep Dhunia, a British national of Indian origin.

At the heart of the Pune police's investigation into one of the largest mephedrone seizures in India is a suspect named Sandeep Dhunia, a British national of Indian origin. Dhunia allegedly formed his cartel associates from people he met during his time in jail at Yerawada Central Prison following his arrest by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a significant mephedrone haul in Pune in 2016. The Pune City police's Crime Branch has seized approximately 1,800 kg of mephedrone valued at over $300 million. These seizures occurred during raids conducted at a chemical manufacturing factory in Daund taluka, towns in Pune's Vishrantwadi, various shops in South Extension in New Delhi, and additional locations in Sangli district. Investigations exposed a sophisticated production line for the synthetic stimulant, which operated from a chemical factory masquerading as a pharmaceutical unit in Kurkumbh, Daund. Also read | Massive drug bust in India: 'Meow Meow' haul worth $300mn seized in Delhi, Pune raids Legal pursuits and prosecution planning Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, as quoted by the Indian Express, said, “We are seeking appointment of a special counsel in the case and we have started our planning to conduct prosecution in a fast track manner.” Kumar further said, “Probe has already crystalised the aspect that consignments were being sent to London through a courier agency in Delhi. We are now collecting evidence on this and also trying to establish since when this was going on. One wanted accused, who is the mastermind of a vertical in the cartel, is a native of Bihar and is a British national. Our information suggests this person had gone to another country and from there he is known to have fled to another country since we launched the crackdown in this case. The process has been initiated for his arrest.” Also watch | India: Manipur HC deletes part of earlier order for inclusion of Meiteis in ST list Authorities have uncovered evidence indicating that consignments of mephedrone were dispatched to London via a courier agency in Delhi. Efforts are underway to establish the duration and extent of this operation. One key suspect, a British national originally from Bihar, is believed to have fled the country amidst the crackdown. Multiple suspects remain at large, prompting the deployment of police teams at various locations across the country for their apprehension. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Sandeep Dhunia, alleged mastermind behind 1,800 kg Pune drug bust?

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The Iran-backed Hezbollah signalled on Friday it would escalate attacks on Israel in response to the deaths of 10 Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli attacks this week, while Israel said it would remove Hezbollah from the border if diplomacy failed.

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Once considered a bastion of peace in Latin America, Ecuador has been plunged into crisis in the last five years after the unchecked, mushrooming influence of transnational Narco-gangs, who use its ports to ship cocaine to the United States and Europe. The newly elected President, Daniel Noboa, has declared war on these narco-gangs. In a major, morale-boosting success, on the 6th of February, police in Ecuador and Spain carried out a joint operation which led to the seizure of almost 2.4 tonnes of cocaine and the arrest of 30 people. More importantly, the operation led to the dismantling of a drug trafficking organization being led by an Albanian. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

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The U.S. Central Command forces on Thursday conducted seven "self-defense" strikes against four Houthi unmanned surface vessels and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to be launched against ships in the Red Sea, the U.S. military said.

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The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday (Feb 6) conducted searches against Congress leader and former minister Harak Singh Rawat as part of a money laundering investigation, official sources said.

The searches were carried out at multiple premises in Uttarakhand, Delhi and Chandigarh, they said.

Rawat had quit the BJP ahead of the 2022 Uttarakhand assembly polls and joined the Congress.

The ED investigation is understood to be linked to alleged illegal activities in the state's Corbett Tiger Reserve.

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday (Feb 6) conducted searches against Congress leader and former minister Harak Singh Rawat as part of a money laundering investigation, official sources said.

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