Nagaland: Ahead of polls, Rs 1.4 cr cash seized from a woman
First Published: 3rd February, 2023 8:00 IST
As per inputs, the Income Tax department has taken cognizance of the case and is investigating it.
In a big development from poll bound Nagaland, Rs 1.4 crore cash was seized from a woman at the inter-state check gate in Khuzama under Kohima district.
As per inputs, the Income Tax department has taken cognizance of the case and will investigate if the cash was being moved for a genuine reason or if it was meant to be used for elections. This was informed by Shanavas C, Deputy Commissioner.
It may be mentioned that in a bid to ensure free and fair and corruption-free elections, the Enforcement Directorate had opened a Camp Office in Kohima on January 30 to keep a close watch on any illegal use of cash and curb the use of money power ahead of the elections to be held in the state on February 27.
“The Enforcement Directorate, Government of India shall keep a close watch on money laundering activities for holding a free and fair election. It has opened a Camp Office in Kohima and these activities will be closely monitored from their Sub-Zonal Office at Guwahati,” an official statement mentioned.
“If any instance of money laundering related to politically exposed persons, connected with political activities directly or indirectly, comes to light, coordinated action shall be taken so that money/ proceeds of crime connected with a scheduled offence does not get in political financing” the statement further said.
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