By way of PTI
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Shipping Minister Anil Parab was once puzzled for greater than 11 hours by means of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) right here on Tuesday in reference to a cash laundering probe being performed by means of the company, an legitimate mentioned.
The ED had summoned Parab, a Shiv Sena chief, for wondering within the cash laundering probe connected to alleged violation of coastal legislation zone provisions within the building of a lodge in Dapoli seashore space of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district.
Parab reached the ED’s place of business at Ballard Property in south Mumbai at 11:20 am and got here out at round 10:45 pm, the legitimate mentioned. He was once previous summoned on June 15, however skipped the deposition then bringing up legitimate paintings.
Officers previous mentioned that the federal company sought after to file Parab’s commentary beneath the Prevention of Cash Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED had raided his premises and the ones allegedly connected to him in Would possibly, after registering a recent case beneath the PMLA towards him and others.
The Shiv Sena chief denied any wrongdoing. “I’ve responded all of the questions requested by means of ED officers as of late…had responded them previous, too, and can resolution them someday, too. I’m again and again announcing I don’t personal Dapoli’s Sai Lodge,” mentioned Parab whilst talking with media individuals prior to leaving the ED place of business.
The minister claimed the ED case relates of discharge of water from the lodge, lately close, into the ocean. Requested whether or not the central company has known as him once more for wondering on Wednesday, Parab mentioned he’s going to come to find out about it most effective within the morning.
On rise up by means of birthday party colleague Eknath Shinde, Parab declined to remark, announcing he was once busy with ED wondering thru out the day. Parab (57) is a three-time member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council and holds delivery and parliamentary affairs portfolios.