The Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids in Jharkhand and Delhi linked to a tribal land fraud case in Kanke block.
Ranchi/New Delhi
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive raids across Jharkhand and Delhi on Tuesday in connection with an alleged land scam involving disputed tribal land in Chama Mouza, Kanke block. The land, classified as tribal under the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, was reportedly bought and sold using forged documents, with allegations of complicity by Circle Officers to facilitate illegal transactions.
ED officials conducted simultaneous searches at six locations in Ranchi—including Kanke Resort, Kadru, Ashok Nagar, and Sukhdev Nagar—and three sites in Delhi. The team meticulously examined property documents and collected key evidence linking individuals to the scam. Prominent accused include land mafia figure Kamlesh Kumar Singh and Kanke Resort owner BK Singh. The agency suspects attempts to legitimize illicit gains through money laundering.
The raids follow prior verification visits in July 2024, when ED had inspected the regional office and Kanke Resort and recorded statements from witnesses. Several important documents have already been recovered, providing initial leads for further investigation.
Authorities are now scrutinizing financial transactions involving land dealers, builders, and other accused parties. Sources indicate that the investigation could implicate more prominent individuals connected to the scam as the probe progresses. The ED’s action underscores its focus on curbing corruption and unlawful land deals, with officials expected to take further measures based on evidence collected during the ongoing inquiry.
