ED uncovers sand mining mafia's fronts in Ganjam: Poor vendors used for illegal operations

Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a massive illegal sand mining syndicate in Ganjam, Odisha. The mafia used poor individuals as fronts for obtaining licenses, then conducted extensive unauthorised operations. They exploited non-transferable permits, used forged transit documents, and laundered proceeds through cash businesses, including liquor trade. Searches recovered significant cash and luxury vehicles.