India, April 18 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a search at the Nashik office premises of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested in March on charges including rape, sexual assault, promoting superstition, extortion and money laundering.

According to officials aware of the developments, the agency is seeking documents and records, including property-related papers, to trace how Kharat allegedly utilised the proceeds of crime. The premises had earlier been sealed by the Nashik police as part of their investigation.

Friday's operation followed searches of 11 locations linked to Kharat, his relatives and associates across Nashik, Pune, and Shirdi on Monday. Across the 12 searches conducted over the two day...