Real estate entrepreneur Abhinandan Lodha revealed that Amitabh Bachchan called him at 3 am to buy land in Ayodhya and transferred Rs 15 crore the next day. Bachchan has been expanding his Ayodhya real estate portfolio since 2024.
Avinash Shukla, accused of embezzling Ram Temple donations, allegedly revealed during interrogation that he spent an additional Rs 19 lakh on family and friends, including wedding expenses, personal purchases, and gifts. Police have recovered assets and are examining financial documents.
Public documents related to the Moritomo Gakuen land deal are being disclosed. This Q&A explains why the land was sold at an 820 million yen discount, the basis for the price reduction, and the reasons behind the tampering of official documents.
Former Economic Affairs Minister Chen Ruilong was indicted for his role in the Jinghua City land deal, allegedly cooperating with Shen Qingjing by using a questionable appraisal report to legitimize the transaction. Shen faces charges including breach of trust and money laundering.
Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of Kolkata Police DCP (Special Branch) Shantanu Sinha Biswas and arrested businessman Joy Kamdar in a money laundering probe linked to alleged illegal land deals and extortion. ED claimed recovery of Rs 1.2 crore cash from Kamdar's Behala residence. The probe involves a syndicate led by history-sheeter Biswajit Podder. The action during Bengal poll season drew sharp reaction from CM Mamata Banerjee, who accused the agency of daily harassment.
