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

An alleged diary has surfaced from notorious sand mining baron Sekar Reddy with incriminating details about &quot;payoffs&quot;&nbsp;given to then PWD minister and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam(OPS). 
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Panneerselvam who is the current deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu and &quot;his associates&quot; feature multiple times in the alleged diary entries of mining baron Shekhar Reddy. 
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The income tax sleuths allegedly got hold of the diary after a raid on Sekhar Reddy&#39;s house. The I-T department reportedly unearthed several thousand demonetised currency and gold from Reddy&#39;s residence.

The diary copy dated February 24th, 2016, allegedly names OPS as &#39;Periyavar&#39; (Elder one), Mannargudi Mahadevan of Mannargudi family and an advocate being &quot;paid in crores&quot;. 
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Names of Manargudi Mahadevan also figure in the diary entry details. Mannargudi Mahadevan is a relative of Sasikala and part of Mannargudi clan. 
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Periyavar(code name for OPS), Ramesh, who is the personal assistant of OPS&nbsp;and advocate Kasi, who is the son-in-law of OPS and former advocate for Tamil Nadu government housing board are the three prominent names who&nbsp;feature multiple times. 
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The diary reportedly noted that Ramesh received Rs 1.5 crore on June 22nd, then again Rs 50 lakh on July 14th, Rs 25 lakh on July 20th, after that he received Rs 3.7 lakh on October 28th and Rs 20 lakh on October 31st.&nbsp;

It amounts to Rs 2.9 crore which he allegedly received&nbsp;over a four-month period. 
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The son-in-law of OPS advocate Kasi reportedly received Rs 1 crore on August 31st.&nbsp;Periyavar or OPS was allegedly paid Rs 25 lakh on November 16th. 
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OPS &amp; Ramesh were paid Rs 3.5 crore on August 31st and his advocate was paid Rs 3.7 lakh on October 28th.

Panneerselvam who is the current deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu and "his associates" feature multiple times in the alleged diary entries of mining baron Shekhar Reddy.

An alleged diary has surfaced from notorious sand mining baron Sekar Reddy with incriminating details about "payoffs" given to then PWD minister and former chief minister of Tamil Nadu O. Panneerselvam(OPS). Panneerselvam who is the current deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu and "his associates" feature multiple times in the alleged diary entries of mining baron Shekhar Reddy. The income tax sleuths allegedly got hold of the diary after a raid on Sekhar Reddy's house. The I-T department reportedly unearthed several thousand demonetised currency and gold from Reddy's residence. The diary copy dated February 24th, 2016, allegedly names OPS as 'Periyavar' (Elder one), Mannargudi Mahadevan of Mannargudi family and an advocate being "paid in crores". Names of Manargudi Mahadevan also figure in the diary entry details. Mannargudi Mahadevan is a relative of Sasikala and part of Mannargudi clan. Periyavar(code name for OPS), Ramesh, who is the personal assistant of OPS and advocate Kasi, who is the son-in-law of OPS and former advocate for Tamil Nadu government housing board are the three prominent names who feature multiple times. The diary reportedly noted that Ramesh received Rs 1.5 crore on June 22nd, then again Rs 50 lakh on July 14th, Rs 25 lakh on July 20th, after that he received Rs 3.7 lakh on October 28th and Rs 20 lakh on October 31st. It amounts to Rs 2.9 crore which he allegedly received over a four-month period. The son-in-law of OPS advocate Kasi reportedly received Rs 1 crore on August 31st. Periyavar or OPS was allegedly paid Rs 25 lakh on November 16th. OPS & Ramesh were paid Rs 3.5 crore on August 31st and his advocate was paid Rs 3.7 lakh on October 28th.

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

Sand mining baron Sekar Reddy's 'diary' names Panneerselvam in payoff scandal