The ED has taken major action in Jharkhand and arrested the banned militant organization People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) kingpin Dinesh Gop. The arrest was made from Palamu Central Jail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

After the arrest, Dinesh Gopa was produced in Special Court PMLA Ranchi through video conferencing, from where he was sent to 14 days judicial custody. ED started its investigation on the basis of several FIRs and charge sheets registered by Jharkhand Police and NIA.

Illegal earnings of Rs 20 crore from recovery

These cases include murder, attempt to murder, extortion and UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act), 1967. Investigation revealed that Dinesh Gopa had erected an organized recovery racket as the head of PLFI.

Levy was forcibly collected from contractors, traders, coal traders and transporters. Illegal earnings of about 20 crores were made from this recovery. Then this amount was rotated through shell companies and fake firms. These companies were made in the name of his two wives and close associates, so that the real source of money could be hidden and it can be validated.

Money laundering network investigation

ED investigation has revealed that these illegal money, for PLFI’s operational activities, to buy weapons and ammunition and many movable and immovable assets were invested. The ED is now searching for the illegal money trail of Rs 20 crore and is identifying those who helped Gopa’s money laundering network.

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