Raipur, April 28 -- The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Tuesday said it conducted eight search operations in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged illegal receipt of land compensation linked to the Raipur-Visakhapatnam Highway Project between 2021-22 under the Bharatmala scheme.

ED in a press release said raids were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 at eight locations in Abhanpur, Raipur, Dhamtari and Kurud.

Indian currency worth Rs.66.9 lakh, silver bricks and other silver items weighing 37.13 kg, digital devices and incriminating documents were seized.

According to the agency, the investigation stems from a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the ACB/EOW, Raipur, against the then A...