ED Searches Jharkhand Congress MLA in Money Laundering Case

Ranchi: Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches against Jharkhand Congress MLA Amba Prasad and some others allegedly linked to her in a money laundering case.

According to sources, raids were conducted at about 17-18 premises in Ranchi and some other cities of Jharkhand.

The 36-year-old MLA represents the Barkagaon assembly seat in Hazaribag district.

The money laundering case in which she is linked is related to alleged illegal sand mining, extortion and some other crimes. The ED action has been undertaken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.