LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided eight premises, six in Lucknow and two in Delhi, in connection with an alleged real estate fraud involving Rohtas Projects Limited, officials confirmed.

The case involves hundreds of home and commercial space buyers allegedly duped by the company's promoters. Officials said the ongoing searches aim to gather crucial documents and digital records to trace the proceeds of crime (POC) and facilitate further legal action. The POC is estimated at Rs.248 crore, according to a forensic audit conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA).

The case stems from an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by the ED in 2021, based on 48 ...