By Online Desk
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Friday appeared earlier than the Enforcement Directorate (ED) right here to document his assertion in a cash laundering probe, and left after greater than 10 hours.
Raut reached the ED workplace positioned on the Ballard Estate in south Mumbai round 11.30 am. He was seen leaving the workplace round 10 at night time.
Heavy police power was deployed outdoors the central company’s workplace as numerous Shiv Sena staff have been current on the spot. Barricades have been positioned on the roads resulting in the workplace.
After his arrival, the Sena MP, sporting a saffron muffler round his neck, waved at his supporters earlier than coming into the workplace along with his lawyer.
Speaking to reporters earlier than going inside, Raut mentioned, “I will cooperate with the agency in the investigation. It had summoned me, they require some information from me and it is my duty as a Member of Parliament, a responsible citizen and a leader of a political party to cooperate with them.”
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He mentioned he was “fearless and undaunted” as he has “not done anything wrong in life”. When requested whether or not it’s a politically motivated case, Raut mentioned, “We will come to know that later. I believe I’m showing earlier than an company which is impartial, and I’ve full confidence in them.
“Earlier in the day, the Sena leader posted a tweet saying, “I shall be showing bfore the ED at the moment at 12 midday. I respect the Summons issued to me and it is my responsibility to co-operate with the investigation businesses. I attraction Shivsena staff to not collect on the ED workplace.
Don’t fear!” The ED had summoned the Rajya Sabha member for questioning within the cash laundering probe linked to the re-development of a Mumbai ‘chawl’ (tenement) and associated monetary transactions involving his spouse and pals.
The company had earlier summoned him on June 28.
However, Raut had termed the ED’s summons as a “conspiracy” to cease him from combating towards the Shiv Sena’s political opponents within the wake of a rebel by social gathering MLAs, and mentioned he won’t be able to look earlier than the company on Tuesday as he needed to attend a gathering in Alibag (Raigad district). The ED then issued a contemporary summons and requested him to look earlier than it on Friday.