PMLA: Premises linked to Maha MLA searched

New Delhi, January 22

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said its sleuths had conducted a search on some premises linked to a Maharashtra MLA in connection with its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) into the alleged Rs 4,300-crore PMC Bank fraud case.

Officials said at least five premises linked to Viva Group, promoted by Bahujan Vikas Agadhi (BVA) party chief and MLA Hitendra Thakur, were being searched in the Vasai-Virar area of Palghar district, adjoining Mumbai. Some premises in Mumbai are also being covered, they added. — TNS

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