The ED initiated probe under the PMLA on the basis of an FIR registered by the Vigilance Police Station, Bhubaneswar, against Pratap and his wife Sasmita under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act for amassing disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 14.88 crore.
An official said, investigation under PMLA has revealed that Pratap acquired the properties through corruption and acquired the properties in the name of his family members, concealed and kept it to conceal its original source and accordingly siphoned off the money. committed the offense of laundering.
Further investigation is on in the matter.
SGK
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