the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive searches across various cities as part of an investigation into an alleged cash-for-votes case. ED teams are actively inspecting 13 locations in Ahmedabad, three premises in Surat, two premises in Malegaon, Nashik, and five premises in Mumbai.
The searches are strategically aimed at uncovering evidence related to alleged financial irregularities tied to vote-buying practices.

Sources reveal that the ED’s operation is primarily focused on gathering material to trace money trails, potential bribes, and other financial transactions that might be linked to influencing voters.
As per sources, as much as Rs 125 crore may have been laundered with the intent to influence voters.
The ED is specifically targeting the bank accounts of suspects who have reportedly exploited economically disadvantaged individuals to facilitate money laundering. “The suspects are accused of using these accounts to conceal illicit funds and evade detection. The investigation aims to trace the flow of illegal money and uncover the extent of misuse of these bank accounts,” said officials privy to the search operation.

ED officials believe this scheme was carefully orchestrated to make the funds appear legitimate by routing them through multiple accounts, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability in our electoral process.