The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted a charge sheet in the sand smuggling case, involving Arun Sharaf and other accused, within 60 days of their arrest. The charge sheet, filed against 14 companies, alleges a corruption amounting to Rs 145 crore. The ED claims that this money was laundered through various companies, including GD Mining owned by Arun Sharaf.
The ED accused Arun Sharaf of various fraudulent activities, including illegal sand mining and sales that violated regulations. The investigation revealed that multiple trucks were using the same license plate number for sand transportation, evading state authorities’ notice. Additionally, forged QR codes were allegedly used in sand transport permits, facilitating illegal transportation of stolen sand.
The ED’s investigation further uncovered that illegal cash from these activities was integrated into regular accounts through unexplained deposits. The accused individuals/entities engaged in large-scale theft, illegal transportation, and sale of sand, leading to unjust enrichment. The charge sheet was filed by the ED following a thorough investigation into the case.
