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ED arrests key coordinator in Chhattisgarh DMF fund diversion case
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 07:03 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate has taken into custody a senior coordinator alleged to have facilitated the diversion of Development Mission Fund money in Chhattisgarh.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a key coordinator suspected of playing a central role in a scheme that diverted funds from the Development Mission Fund (DMF) in Chhattisgarh. The arrest follows a series of raids and inquiries aimed at uncovering misuse of public resources.
According to an official statement, the detained individual was identified as a pivotal figure in the alleged diversion of DMF monies earmarked for developmental projects across the state. The ED said the action is part of a wider effort to clamp down on financial irregularities and money‑laundering activities.
The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and further interrogations of the accused are expected. No other arrests have been announced, and the agency has not disclosed the person's name or the exact amount involved.
According to an official statement, the detained individual was identified as a pivotal figure in the alleged diversion of DMF monies earmarked for developmental projects across the state. The ED said the action is part of a wider effort to clamp down on financial irregularities and money‑laundering activities.
The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and further interrogations of the accused are expected. No other arrests have been announced, and the agency has not disclosed the person's name or the exact amount involved.