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Tamil Nadu: ED raids underway across 40 locations in cases related to sand mafia

Raids are also underway at the residence of S Ramachandran, who holds a sand mining contract in the state

FP Staff|Sep 12, 2023, 12:35:30 IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at more than 40 locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with cases associated with the local sand mafia.Raids are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, reported News18.According to ANI, ED raids are underway in Anna Nagar, Mylapore and Teynampet areas of Chennai.ED officials have launched simultaneous searches across the state on allegations of large-scale tax evasion in the sale of sand mined from riverbeds.

Raids are also underway at the residence of S Ramachandran, who holds a sand mining contract in the state.

ED has initiated proceedings by registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR).With inputs from agencies

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