ED conducts raids in Maharashtra in connection with Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scam
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at multiple locations in Maharashtra on March 18, 2023.
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The raids were related to an alleged scam involving the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.
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The PMAY is a government initiative to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections of society.
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The ED conducted the raids after receiving information about irregularities in the implementation of the PMAY scheme in Maharashtra.
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The agency seized several documents and electronic devices during the raids.
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The investigation is ongoing, and the ED has not yet released any official statement regarding the findings of the raids.
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The PMAY scheme has been marred by several instances of corruption and fraud across the country in recent years, prompting authorities to launch investigations.