The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs. 14.94 crores under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in connection with a case registered against Ranjit Gogoi, the former Director of Information and Public Relations, Assam.
The case is related to the alleged misappropriation of government funds during Gogoi’s tenure as the Director of Information and Public Relations. The ED initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint from the Assam Police.
During the course of the investigation, the ED found that Gogoi had allegedly siphoned off funds meant for government advertisements to his personal bank accounts. He had also allegedly manipulated tender processes to favor his associates.
The ED has provisionally attached assets worth Rs. 14.94 crores, including bank accounts, immovable properties, and a luxury car, in connection with the case. The attached assets include two flats located in Guwahati, a piece of land in Jorhat, and a luxury car.
The ED stated that the attached assets are proceeds of crime generated by Gogoi through illegal means. The provisional attachment order will be valid for 180 days and can be extended further as per the law.
The ED has been cracking down on cases of money laundering across the country. The agency has been investigating several high-profile cases. The ED’s actions have resulted in the attachment of several properties and the arrest of several high-profile individuals.
The agency has also been working to create awareness about money laundering and its impact on the economy. The ED has been organizing seminars and workshops to educate people about the dangers of money laundering and the importance of complying with the law.
