Moga (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday launched search operations at seven premises across Punjab in connection with an alleged land acquisition fraud involving government and institutional properties and the misappropriation of public funds in Moga district.
According to officials, the investigation relates to alleged fraudulent mutations of government land acquired for National Highway 754A and the wrongful disbursement of compensation to ineligible beneficiaries.
The ED initiated its probe after registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) based on an FIR filed by the Punjab Police. The FIR, numbered 101, was registered on June 16, 2024, in connection with the alleged irregularities.
Investigators are examining suspected manipulation of land ownership records and the subsequent release of compensation funds meant for land acquired for the highway project.
The search operations are aimed at gathering evidence related to the alleged fraudulent transactions, identifying those involved and tracing the suspected diversion or misappropriation of public money.
The case concerns the acquisition of government land for National Highway 754A, where officials are investigating how ownership mutations were allegedly carried out and compensation was wrongfully distributed.
Further details regarding the searches, individuals under investigation and possible financial recoveries are awaited.
