Daijiworld Media Network - Dhanbad

Dhanbad, Dec 12: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out simultaneous raids at the official and residential premises of Dhanbad-based coal trader Manoj Agrawal at Bhelatand and Dhansar, intensifying its probe into alleged money laundering linked to illegal coal trade.

ED teams reached both locations around 7 am, cordoned off the premises and began an extensive search operation. The action follows a series of raids on November 21, when ED teams from Kolkata searched the residences and offices of five coal traders and transporters in the district. Those searches were based on financial documents uncovered during a massive operation last month across 18 locations in Dhanbad.

Officials said Friday’s searches continued for several hours and

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