ED attaches assets of former sub-postmaster

The zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 42 lakh of a former Sub Postmaster posted at Nakodar for allegedly violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The ED has been investigating a case of alleged financial fraud committed by Sanjeev Kumar, former Sub-Postmaster, Dakhni Gate Nakodar Sub-Office, Jalandhar, and other accused. The investigation started on the basis of an FIR registered by CBI against Sanjeev and others for defrauding the government by misappropriating public funds through fraudulent transactions in post office savings schemes.

During his tenure, Sanjeev allegedly opened fake savings accounts besides manipulating genuine ones, and fraudulently withdrew government funds to the tune of Rs 8.48 crore.

The ED investigation revealed that he laundered the fraudulently acquired money through multiple bank accounts. Further investigations into the case are under progress.