New Delhi, June 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a foreign exchange "violation" investigation against global mining conglomerate Vedanta Group and conducted searches at its premises, officials said on Tuesday.

It is understood that the raids were launched against the business house, promoted by billionaire Anil Agarwal, on Monday.

Premises located in Delhi and Rajasthan, apart from some other locations, have been covered, officials said.

The investigation is being conducted under the civil provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), they said.

A Vedanta spokesperson confirmed the ED action and said the company was "extending full cooperation to the authorities and is providing all information sought."

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