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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Charged in 8.86‑Acre Land Fraud, Trial Set
The Enforcement Directorate's case moves forward as the court schedules witness examinations.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A special PMLA court on Wednesday formally framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged 8.86‑acre land fraud, according to Times Now News.
Soren appeared via video link; his lawyer Sanjeev Sahay said the court has now set the matter for trial and witnesses will be examined. Another senior lawyer, Sanjay Kumar, noted that the prosecution’s allegations were read out and that Soren rejected them as baseless.
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money‑laundering case linked to the alleged illegal acquisition in Ranchi’s Bargain area. The court had already framed charges against co‑accused Antu Tirkey, architect Vinod Kumar Singh and 15 others. The high court on 17 September rejected Soren’s plea for a stay on the proceedings.
Key facts
- A special PMLA court framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged 8.86‑acre land fraud. (timesnownews.com)
- The trial will begin with witness examination, according to Soren’s lawyer Sanjeev Sahay. (timesnownews.com)
- The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money‑laundering case related to the alleged illegal land acquisition in Ranchi. (timesnownews.com)
- The high court rejected Soren’s plea for a stay on the case on 17 September. (timesnownews.com)
- Charges have already been framed against co‑accused Antu Tirkey, architect Vinod Kumar Singh and 15 others. (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “Special PMLA Court Frames Charges Against Jharkhand CM in Land Fraud Case, Trial To Begin”
