India, April 23 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s money-laundering investigation against arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has revealed that a substantial amount of cash was allegedly deposited in 60 accounts controlled by him at a Nashik-based co-operative credit society, according to officials aware of the developments.

The agency is examining all transactions, including deposits and withdrawals, linked to the 60 accounts at the co-operative society, Samatha Nagri Sahakari Pathsanstha, to determine whether they are linked to proceeds of crime in the money laundering case it has registered, officials said.

Kharat was arrested in Nashik last month on charges including rape, sexual assault, promoting superstition, extortion an...