Enforcement Directorate raids 15-16 locations in eastern India

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted raids at about 15-16 locations across eastern and northeastern states, an official said.

"We have conducted raids at 15-16 locations in eastern states -- West Bengal, Odisha and also in north east," Enforcement Directorate's Regional Special Director (eastern region) Yogesh Gupta told IANS.

The raids were particularly conducted at locations of hawala operators in connection with laundering of black money.

About 15-16 teams were deployed in raids, he said.

--IANS

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