New Delhi: In a significant turn of events in the alleged West Bengal coal scam, a Delhi court has ordered 14 days of judicial custody for Vinesh Chandel, co-founder and director of political consultancy firm I-PAC. The decision comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concluded its custodial interrogation of the accused.
The matter was heard by Additional Sessions Judge Deepti Devesh, who approved the ED’s request to shift Chandel from agency custody to judicial custody. The accused had been under ED remand for 10 days prior to this order.
Chandel was brought before the court following his arrest in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation tied to the coal scam case in West Bengal. Officials allege that financial irregularities linked to illegal coal trade are being probed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ED has been actively investigating multiple angles of the case, focusing on suspected proceeds of crime and the role of various individuals allegedly involved in the network. Sources indicate that further questioning and financial trail analysis are underway.
Meanwhile, the court’s order marks another key development in the high-profile case, which continues to draw political and legal attention across the country.
Further proceedings in the matter are expected after the completion of the judicial custody period.
The Impressive Times
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