ED Seizes Assets Worth ₹31.70 Crore in Chhattisgarh DMF Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken control of assets worth ₹31.70 crore linked to a District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fraud in Chhattisgarh, according to a report by Dainik Jagran. The attachment is part of a broader investigation into alleged misuse of funds meant for mineral‑affected regions. Officials executed the seizure under the provisions of the Prevention of Money‑Laundering Act, aiming to prevent further dissipation of the suspected proceeds. The action underscores the central agency's focus on financial irregularities in schemes that channel mining royalties to local development projects. No further details on the individuals or entities involved have been disclosed at this stage.

The DMF scheme, established to support communities impacted by mining activities, has come under scrutiny after allegations that a portion of its corpus was diverted for personal gain. The ED's move to attach assets signals a tightening of enforcement against such financial misconduct. Authorities are expected to continue probing the case and may file formal charges as evidence is gathered.

The development adds to a series of recent enforcement actions across the country targeting alleged corruption in welfare funds. While the attachment amount is publicly disclosed, the specific nature of the seized assets—whether cash, property, or other valuables—has not been detailed in the available report.