New Delhi. The Enforcement Directorate has taken major action against RJD MLA and former minister Alok Mehta in the bank loan scam case. The ED team raided 16 locations linked to Alok Mehta in several states including Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata. Mehta is accused of being involved in a fake bank loan scam of around Rs 85 crore.
The matter is related to Vaishali Urban Corporation Bank
This action of ED is related to the scam related to Vaishali Urban Corporation Bank. According to sources, a huge amount was embezzled by creating a fake loan account. In this case, the role of Alok Mehta, who has been the promoter of this bank, is being considered suspicious. Charges have also been leveled against the chairman, CMD, CEO and other officials of the bank.
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Raid on government residence in Patna also
The ED team also raided Alok Mehta’s official residence in Patna, where a large number of police forces have been deployed. During the raid, the ED team is examining the documents related to Mehta and his companies. During this time he is also being interrogated.
Raid at 9 locations in Bihar
ED has raided 9 locations in Bihar. Alok Mehta is associated with Ujiarpur area and has had a long political career. He is counted among the senior leaders of RJD and has been the Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms Department in the Grand Alliance Government.
stir in politics
This action has created a stir in the politics of Bihar. RJD leaders have described it as motivated by political vendetta. At the same time, ED has clarified that this raid is part of the investigation of people involved in the bank loan scam.
Discussions have intensified in the political circles of Bihar regarding this action. ED’s action has put RJD and Grand Alliance in trouble.
Allegation of scam of Rs 85 crore
The total amount of the scam is said to be around Rs 85 crore. In this, the amount was embezzled through fake loan account. The ED team is busy investigating and there may be more revelations in this matter in the coming days.
Stir in Bihar politics
This action has created a stir in the politics of Bihar. RJD has called it a conspiracy by central government agencies to target political opponents. ED investigation is going on and more big names may come forward in this case in future.
