US EditionCrackdown on Illegal Mining in Odisha: ED Swoops In
The Enforcement Directorate seized over ₹2.5 crore in cash and assets linked to illegal sand and minor mineral mining amid a probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- On Jan. 16, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate seized Rs 2.5 crore in cash during searches in Ganjam district, Odisha.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General recently flagged rampant illegal mining along Rushikulya, Bahuda and Bada rivers in Ganjam district, causing significant state exchequer losses.
- Premises tied to brokers and alleged mafias were searched, and investigators recovered high-end vehicles and documents of immovable properties, agreements and mining leases.
- At over 20 sites, ED officers conducted searches in Ganjam district under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, and the investigation is ongoing.
- ED officials said they had recorded an Enforcement Case Information Report after numerous FIRs against the sand mafia and will disclose exact cash figures after the operation.
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ED conducts searches in Odisha’s Ganjam in illegal mining of minor minerals case
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (PTI) Officers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were conducting searches at over 20 locations in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Friday, in connection with the investigation into illegal mining of minor minerals, such as sand and black stone, officials said. The searches were being carried out at properties of “mafias” and their business […]
Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Odisha: ED Swoops In
Enforcement Directorate officers conducted extensive searches in Odisha's Ganjam district related to illegal minor mineral mining, resulting in the discovery of cash, luxury vehicles, and property documents. The investigation targets alleged mafia members under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and continues to uncover new findings.
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