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Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat Under Money Laundering Probe; Luxury Watch Brands…

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Harish Rawat, former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Dehradun regarding a money-laundering probe. The investigation concerns alleged irregularities in the 2016 Gram Panchayat Vikas Adhikari (VPDO) recruitment examination conducted by the UKSSSC. The ED had previously issued a notice seeking documents related to Rawat’s properties, bank accounts, and residence. The probe involves luxury watch brands, Rolex and Rado, which are implicated in the investigation and were reportedly subject to searches at the residence of Rawat’s personal assistant.

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The investigation connects a high-profile political figure to a major financial inquiry under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The seizure of luxury watch products during the probe adds a layer of complexity to the financial inquiry. The matter is tied to alleged irregularities in a state-level civil service examination.

From hindustantimes.com

Who's involved

  • Harish RawatFormer Chief Minister of Uttarakhand facing a money laundering probe.
  • RolexSwiss luxury watch manufacturer implicated in the investigation.
  • RadoLuxury watch brand whose products were reportedly seized during the probe.
  • DehradunLocation where the ED office and related searches took place.

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