India, Sept. 1 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at seven locations in Chhattisgarh as part of its money laundering investigation in connection to alleged irregularities in the 2021 recruitment examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC).

The searches are being carried out under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Among the premises searched by the agency was that of KK Chandrakar, who served as a personal assistant to former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, officials said.

The case relates to allegations of favouritism, manipulation and corruption in the CGPSC recruitment process, particularly the selection of candidates for senior gove...