The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out massive raids across more than 25 locations in Ganjam district, seizing Rs 2.63 crore in cash along with crucial documents and property records.
Multiple teams conducted simultaneous searches as part of the ongoing investigation into illegal mining and money laundering.
According to the ED’s official release, seized materials include power agreements, mining lease contracts, and other property-related papers. Several luxury vehicles purchased through alleged proceeds of crime were also confiscated. Some of these vehicles, including the Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra XUV700, and Thar SUVs, were registered under Odisha numbers, with a few linked to Krupasindhu Muduli.
The case primarily involves illegal transportation of sand and black stone, with a syndicate accused of forcibly acquiring mining leases granted to other individuals and companies. Officials stated that the group used intimidation and unlawful means to control leases, generating huge profits from unauthorised mining operations.
The raids revealed such large volumes of cash that counting machines had to be deployed. ED confirmed that the investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and will continue to uncover further details.
Experts noted that the crackdown marks a significant step in curbing illegal mining and mafia activities in Odisha.
