Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Charged in PMLA Case over Alleged 8.86-Acre Land Fraud Case
The court also put the case for trial after charges were framed against 17 co-accused in the alleged 8.86-acre land fraud.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, a Special PMLA court in Ranchi formally charged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged 8.86-acre land fraud case, his lawyer said.
- The Enforcement Directorate registered a money laundering case regarding illegal land acquisition in the Bargain area; charges were previously pending after Soren's high court appeal was rejected on September 17.
- Charges have already been framed against 17 other co-accused, including Antu Tirkey and architect Vinod Kumar Singh; Soren appeared via video conferencing and rejected the allegations, asserting his innocence.
- "The special PMLA court framed charges against the Jharkhand chief minister and now put the matter for trial," lawyer Sanjeev Sahay said, with witnesses to be examined as proceedings commence.
- Soren has challenged the PMLA court order in the high court, where the maintainability of his plea will be heard in coming proceedings, continuing his legal fight against the charges.
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PMLA Court Frames Charges Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in 8.86-acre Land Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ranchi on Wednesday framed charges against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in connection with the alleged 8.86-acre land scam case in the Bargain circle area. Soren appeared before the court through video conferencing during the hearing. India News | PMLA Court Frames Charges Against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in 8.86-acre La…
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Faces Charges In Alleged Land Fraud
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been formally charged by a special PMLA court in an alleged 8.86-acre land fraud and money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the illegal acquisition and transfer of land in Ranchi's Bargain area. Soren appeared via video conferencing and denied the allegations, stating they are baseless.
8.86acre Bargain land case: PMLA court frames charges against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
A special PMLA court in Ranchi framed charges against Hemant Soren regarding an alleged land fraud case. The case involves accusations of illegal land acquisition in Ranchi's Bargain area by Soren. The Enforcement Directorate used forged records and claimed fake sellers were involved in transactions. Soren had previously been arrested but was released on bail by the Jharkhand High Court.
Special PMLA Court frames charges against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in land fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case in connection with the alleged illegal acquisition and transfer of the land in the Bargain area of the state capital.
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