ED to initiate proceedings in Srijan scam

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to initiate fresh proceedings to attach properties belonging to certain accused, including state level politicians, as part of its investigation into the multi-crore Srijan scam in Bihar.

Sources said the fresh process to confiscate ill-gotten assets acquired by the accused in the case will be attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Two central probe agencies, ED and the CBI, are investigating Rs 1,400 crore scam involving Bhagalpur-based non-government organisation Srijan Mahila Vikas Sahyog Samiti. The ED registered enforcement case investigation report (ECIR) based on the cases lodged by the CBI. 17 people have been arrested in cases related to scam in Bhagalpur and neighbouring districts in Bihar.