ED arrests RJD MP in cash laundering case related to fertiliser rip-off

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested RJD Rajya Sabha MP Amarendra Dhari Singh in reference to a cash laundering case probe related to an alleged fertiliser rip-off, officers stated on Thursday.

They stated the Member of Parliament (MP) and businessman has been arrested underneath sections of the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA).

The case relates to an alleged fertiliser rip-off related to the IFFCO and India Potash Restricted (IPL), through which the CBI had registered a corruption case ultimate month.

Dhari is mentioned to be the senior vice chairman of a company concerned within the case, known as Jyoti Buying and selling Company.