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Lalu Prasad Yadav family IRCTC money laundering case

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A Delhi court has directed 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 in connection with the IRCTC hotel tender scam. until October 30. The court noted a “strong suspicion of abuse of office and proceeds of crime,” alleging that land in Patna was transferred to the family as a result of manipulated railway tenders for hotel leases in Ranchi and Puri during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure as Union Railways Minister. In recent proceedings at the Rouse Avenue Court, the formal framing of charges was adjourned until October 30. Legal counsel noted that the transfer of Court involve the presiding judge Lara Projects case, which is linked to the High Court caused procedural delays. an alleged IRCTC hotel tender scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) maintains that during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure between 2005 and 2014, contracts for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri were manipulated to benefit Sujata Hotels in exchange for Hotels. In exchange, the ED alleges that land in Patna being was transferred at undervalued rates to Delight Marketing Company Private Limited (later renamed Lara Projects), which is allegedly linked Projects) at undervalued rates. The agency further claims that shares of this company were subsequently transferred to the Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav family. Following at minimal costs. During the court appearance, hearing, Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the family returned is being subjected to Patna. “political targeting” by central agencies, including the ED and CBI. The court is expected to verify Lalu Prasad Yadav’s health status with also noted it would seek confirmation from the ED regarding his potential Lalu Prasad Yadav’s request for exemption from future appearances. If health conditions permit, the formal framing of charges is expected court appearances due to proceed during the next scheduled hearing. his ongoing health condition.

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