ED raid at Anil Deshmukh's house: ED arrests personal assistant & personal secretary of Deshmukh

Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested personal assistant Kundan Shinde & personal secretary Sanjeev Palande of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, in connection with an alleged money laundering case registered against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at Deshmukh's residence in Nagpur and Mumbai in connection with an alleged money laundering case, Deshmukh said that Param Bir Singh made false allegations against him after he was removed from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner over his suspicious role.

"Why did not he level allegations when he was still holding the post? You know Param Bir Singh made false allegations against me after he was removed from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner because his role was very suspicious," Deshmukh told the media.

"Those involved in the Antilia case and Mansukh Hiren case, all the five tainted officers including Sachin Vaze, Riyaz Kazi and others were directly reporting to Param Bir Singh. Even the Innova belonging to the CP office is in NIA custody," he said.

Reacting to the searches at Deshmukh's residence, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "This is not new for us. Attempts were made against others too. Central agencies had eyes on his son's business but got nothing as far as I know hence they trying to create problems for his family at other places."

According to ED, the raids are been conducted at five places. The ED on May 11 registered a case of money laundering against Deshmukh.

Earlier in April, the CBI had conducted raids at four premises of Deshmukh after registering an FIR against him in connection with the case.

An FIR was filed based on section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (Public servant taking gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act) and criminal conspiracy (IPC 120 B).

During the searches, the CBI recovered incriminating documents and digital devices, sources confirmed.

#UPDATE | Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested personal assistant Kundan Shinde & personal secretary Sanjeev Palande of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, in connection with an alleged money laundering case registered against Deshmukh.

— ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2021