Raipur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids in Maudhapur area of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. ED action is going on against rice businessman Rafiq Memon (Khaku) resident of Maudhapur. According to the information, this action has been taken in the case of fake billing and DMF scam. It is noteworthy that in the DMF scam case, on December 9, ED had filed an 8,021-page charge sheet in the court against 16 accused including suspended IAS officers Ranu Sahu, Maya Warrier. It contains 169 pages of prosecution complaint. ED has alleged embezzlement of Rs 90 crore 48 lakh 22 thousand 255 in this scam.
Know what is DMF scam?
According to the information presented by the state government, based on the ED report, EOW has registered a case under section 120B 420. In this case, the fact has come to light that a large-scale scam has been committed in the allotment of various tenders from the funds of District Mineral Fund Korba. Those who filled the tender have been given illegal benefits. The investigation report has found that 40 percent of the tender amount was given to the government official as commission. Government officials have taken 15 to 20 percent commission on the tenders of private companies. ED had found in its investigation report that IAS officer Ranu Sahu and some other officers had misused their position.
ED raid in Gariaband also
The ED team is taking action in Gariaband and surrounding areas of Raipur since 6 am. During this time, the house of businessman Iqbal Memon has been raided. According to sources, he is suspected to be related to Anwar Dhebar. The ED team has reached the spot with a convoy of more than 10 vehicles. In this raid, serious allegations related to investment of money related to liquor syndicate are also coming to light.
Villagers had opposed the construction of rice mill
A few days ago, villagers had opposed the construction of a rice mill in Jadpadar village of Gariaband. This mill was being constructed by Iqbal son of Ghulam. As the dispute escalated, the villagers contacted the ED and lodged a written complaint that the liquor syndicate’s money was being invested in the mill.