# Lalu Prasad Yadav family IRCTC money laundering case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lalu-prasad-yadav-family-irctc-money-laundering-case
> Updated: 2026-10-03T02:47:23.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A Delhi court has adjourned the formal framing of money laundering charges against former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and his son Tejashwi Yadav until October 30. The proceedings at the Rouse Avenue Court involve the Lara Projects case, which is linked to an alleged IRCTC hotel tender scam.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) maintains that between 2005 and 2014, contracts for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri were manipulated to benefit Sujata Hotels. In exchange, the ED alleges that land in Patna was transferred to Delight Marketing Company Private Limited (later renamed Lara Projects) at undervalued rates. The agency further claims that shares of this company were subsequently transferred to Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav at minimal costs.

During the hearing, Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the family is being subjected to “political targeting” by central agencies, including the ED and CBI. The court also noted it would seek confirmation from the ED regarding Lalu Prasad Yadav’s request for exemption from future court appearances due to his ongoing health condition.

## Claims

- The formal framing of charges in the Lara Projects money laundering case has been deferred until October 30. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The ED alleges that tenders for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri were manipulated between 2005 and 2014 to favor Sujata Hotels. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Directors of Sujata Hotels transferred land in Patna to Delight Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd. at undervalued rates as a quid pro quo. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Shares of Delight Marketing Company, later renamed Lara Projects, were transferred to Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav at low prices. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the family is being targeted politically by central agencies including the ED and CBI. (single source)
- The court will verify with the ED regarding Lalu Prasad Yadav's request for exemption from appearance based on his health. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Lalu Prasad Yadav family court appearance deferred in IRCTC scam case

A Delhi court has deferred framing money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav in the IRCTC hotel scam case until October 30.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lalu-prasad-yadav-family-appears-in-court-over-irctc-money-laundering-case

### 2026-09-10: Lalu Prasad Yadav and family face money laundering charges in IRCTC scam

A Delhi court has framed money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav regarding an alleged IRCTC hotel tender scam involving manipulated leases and tainted land.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lalu-prasad-yadav-and-family-face-money-laundering-charges-in-irctc-scam

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