The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Anita Kumari, also known as Anita Meena, in connection with its ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the 2022 senior teacher second-grade competitive exam paper leak case in Rajasthan. This marks the ninth arrest in the case.
Anita Meena was taken into custody on Wednesday and appeared before a special court in Jaipur on Thursday. The court has ordered her to remain in ED custody for two days. The investigation, which falls under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), is focused on a broader case involving multiple individuals accused of leaking the exam paper.
The case began with a police report filed against former Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babulal Katara, Anil Kumar Meena, also known as Sher Singh Meena, and others. The ED’s statement revealed that Anil Kumar Meena, along with other accused, allegedly leaked the exam paper and sold it to aspiring candidates for money. Anita Meena, who is a close associate of Anil Kumar Meena, is accused of assisting him in laundering the proceeds from this illegal activity.
According to the ED, Anita Meena not only helped in generating the illicit funds but also received a significant amount of cash from Anil Kumar Meena. It is further alleged that she used this money to purchase property under her name.
The ED has conducted searches related to this case twice, in June and October of last year. Additionally, two charge sheets have been filed, naming eight individuals as accused. These include Bhupendra Saran, Suresh Kumar (also known as Suresh Sau), Vijay Damore, Peeraram, Pukhraj, and Arun Sharma.
The investigation continues as the ED works to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption and illegal activities associated with the exam paper leak.
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