The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued summons to senior Jharkhand minister Rameshwar Oraon, his son Rohit Oraon, former IAS officer Amit Prakash, and several others in connection with an alleged money laundering investigation linked to the purported liquor scam in the state.
According to sources, all those summoned have been directed to appear before the ED's regional office in Ranchi on Monday for questioning. The central probe agency is expected to examine them separately and may also conduct face-to-face interrogations as part of its investigation.
The summons to a sitting cabinet minister, his family member and a former senior bureaucrat has triggered intense political speculation and drawn widespread attention in Jharkhand's political and administrative circles.
The investigation is reportedly related to alleged financial irregularities and suspected money laundering linked to the state's purported liquor scam.
Earlier, the ED had conducted searches at premises associated with Minister Rameshwar Oraon and Rohit Oraon, during which investigators are said to have seized documents and records pertaining to financial transactions.
The agency has now widened its probe by bringing former IAS officer Amit Prakash and several others under its scanner.
Officials are expected to focus on tracing the alleged money trail and examining the role of the individuals summoned, as well as gathering information regarding others who may have been involved in the alleged syndicate.
The appearance of those summoned before the ED on Monday and the outcome of the questioning are likely to be closely watched, as the investigation could have significant political ramifications in Jharkhand.
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