The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigating the Jharkhand liquor scam has summoned Congress MLA Rameshwar Oraon, his son Rohit Oraon, and retired Excise Commissioner Amit Prakash for questioning. They are required to appear on a specified date with relevant case-related documents. The ED is scrutinizing financial transactions and the involvement of private companies in Jharkhand’s excise policy implementation.
Rohit Oraon’s role in facilitating contracts for Chhattisgarh-based companies is under ED’s scrutiny. The agency has not issued an official statement on the matter yet. An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) was registered by the ED in connection with a case lodged by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
The ED has obtained permission from the Ranchi PMLA court to question and record statements of the accused previously arrested by the ACB. The investigation stems from alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s liquor policy, leading to losses for the state exchequer. The ED is delving into the money laundering aspect, tracing the utilization of alleged proceeds and involvement of various individuals.
Congress MLA Rameshwar Oraon, a prominent figure in Jharkhand politics, represents the Lohardaga Assembly constituency. The ACB had filed an FIR last year over irregularities in the excise policy, naming several individuals, including senior IAS officers. The ED’s probe focuses on the financial aspects and individuals linked to the case.
