Former Rajasthan MLA Arrested in Money Laundering Scandal
Baljit Yadav, a former Rajasthan MLA, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges of money laundering related to an alleged embezzlement of MLA funds, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has detained former Rajasthan MLA Baljit Yadav on charges of money laundering, official sources revealed on Wednesday. This development is tied to an investigation into alleged embezzlement of funds allocated to MLAs from the Behror constituency.
Authorities took Yadav into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Tuesday. This arrest marks a significant proceeding in a case that scrutinizes the integrity of public financial management.
The case has drawn public attention as it questions the proper deployment of public resources designated for legislative purposes, with ED officials asserting their commitment to curbing corruption and ensuring accountability.
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