ED Raids 17 Locations, Including RJD MLA Alok Mehta's Residence in Co-operative Bank Scam

In a major development in Bihar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at 17 locations, including the residence of former minister and RJD MLA Alok Kumar Mehta. The raids are connected to a case involving a scam related to a co-operative bank. Alok Mehta, a prominent member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is considered a close ally of party leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. Mehta is also known to be one of the founding members of the RJD. The ED's action comes amid an investigation into alleged financial irregularities within the co-operative bank sector. The raids are seen as part of the ongoing crackdown on corruption and financial malpractices in the state. Mehta’s residence and other locations linked to him are being searched as part of the ED's efforts to uncover details about the financial transactions and individuals involved in the scam. This development is expected to create significant political ripples, especially with the involvement of high-profile RJD leaders.