At least eight locations were raided by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 centres set up by Mumbai civic body during the pandemic.
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IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in relation to the BMC Covid Scam case. The ED has recorded statements of eight people and seized cash, jewellery, and documents worth crores of rupees.
Jaiswal was the additional municipal commissioner in the BMC when the alleged Covid-19 jumbo centres scam took place. His properties worth over Rs 100 crore are under ED scanner.
The ED is checking if he had received any kickback from the contractors to award contract to Lifeline Hospital Management Services or if he acted under the influence or pressure of someone.