A Jharkhand court Today (April 27th) rejected a provisional bail application of jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren, who moved the court citing the death of his uncle earlier in the day.
The Enforcement Directorate has outlined a pattern of corruption and manipulation in a land scam worth Rs 600 crore, implicating former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The chargesheet identifies Hemant Soren, revenue officer Bhanu Pratap Prasad, and two other government employees as defendants.
Today, the Jharkhand HC Rejected a petition submitted by Ex-CM Hemant Soren, requesting authorization to partake in the assembly’s budget session. A panel led by Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad had deliberated on the issue since February 26, following extensive arguments presented by Senior Counsel Kapil Sibal, representing Soren, and ASG of India SV Raju, acting on behalf of ED.
The Jharkhand High Court made a significant observation on PMLA cases, stating that individuals involved in money laundering activities post the initial crime may not necessarily need to be accused of the scheduled offense. The court rejected anticipatory bail for a petitioner in a related case, highlighting the seriousness of the offense and shedding light on PMLA complexities.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31 in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. He was remanded to judicial custody until February 22 by a Special PMLA court today. The case involves the acquisition of 8.5 acres of land and allegedly forging official records to acquire valuable parcels of land.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces serious allegations from the Enforcement Directorate, including illegal land acquisition and unaccounted cash possession. WhatsApp chats with his associate have come to light, implicating him in property dealings and financial irregularities. The court has adjourned the hearing, granting the agency more time for investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has presented incriminating WhatsApp chats as evidence in their pursuit to extend the custody of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The chats with his aide reveal discussions about properties linked to a money laundering case. This case is pivotal in addressing corruption and upholding accountability in public office.