Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on properties associated with Ravindra Waikar, a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Uddhav Thackeray’s party, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.

This development follows allegations and suspicions of financial irregularities and potential involvement in money laundering activities. The ED’s action signifies a step towards probing the alleged financial discrepancies linked to Waikar’s entities.

The searches conducted by the ED at various locations connected to the MLA aimed at collecting evidence and uncovering potential leads related to the money laundering case. These actions underscore the investigative agency’s determination to delve deeper into the matter to ascertain any violations or irregularities.

While specific details of the raids and findings remain undisclosed, the ED’s move to target properties and entities associated with a prominent political figure draws attention to the ongoing efforts to curb financial malpractices and ensure accountability within the political sphere.

This incident adds to the ongoing political and legal discourse, further intensifying the spotlight on issues concerning financial integrity and transparency within the political landscape.