Crime & Law · India
ED Raids Multiple Locations in Loan Fraud and Toll Collection Scams
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple locations in Kolkata, Jammu, and other states in connection with two separate cases of financial irregularities. In Kolkata, the ED searched several premises linked to Kohinoor Power, investigating allegations of a ₹290 crore bank loan fraud where funds were allegedly siphoned off to other group entities and for personal use. Separately, in Jammu, the ED raided the house and office of businessman Rakesh Choudhary as part of a probe into toll plaza irregularities and fraudulent toll collection. Other raids across multiple states targeted alleged revenue diversion scams at NHAI toll plazas, with reports indicating up to 14 locations were searched in connection with these cases.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Greater Kashmir, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Patrika, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Daily Excelsior, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer