ED Cracks Down On Mukhtar Ansari's Close Aide Atul Rai, Attaches Properties Worth Rs 4.18 Cr

Last Updated:July 15, 2025, 20:27 IST

The ED has attached six properties worth Rs 4.18 crore to Atul Rai, an aide of Mukhtar Ansari, in a money laundering probe.

ED Cracks Down On Mukhtar Ansari's Close Aide Atul Rai

In a big crackdown against Mukhtar Ansari’s network, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has linked six immovable properties worth Rs 4.18 crore to former BSP MP Atul Rai. This move is part of a money laundering investigation into Vikas Construction, a company allegedly controlled by Mukhtar Ansari.

The ED’s investigation revealed that Vikas Construction, allegedly operated under Mukhtar Ansari’s influence, generated funds of crime totaling Rs 27.72 crore. Atul Rai, as a key associate, played a crucial role in layering these illicit funds through various companies. The ED has identified 1 residential apartment in New Delhi, 3 residential plots in Varanasi, and 2 agricultural lands in Ghazipur, valued at Rs 4.18 crore.

The agency has also identified proceeds of crime Rs 15 crore earned from renting out godowns to Food Corporation of India, and Rs 3.10 crore subsidy obtained through dubious means.

Money Laundering Case

Further investigation indicated that approximately Rs 8.49 crore generated from Vikas Construction was deposited into bank accounts of M/s Aaghaz Project and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Inizio Network Solution Pvt. Ltd., both companies owned and controlled by Mukhtar Ansari’s relatives and aides. These funds were then routed through business accounts, disguising their origins, and transferred to companies owned by Atul Rai.

The ED’s probe uncovered a complex layering process, where proceeds of crime were transferred to various companies, including M/s Kusumvision Infra Private Limited, M/s Spectrum Infraservices Private Limited, and M/s Kusum Constructions and Telecom Services.

Government Crackdown

The Yogi government has intensified its efforts to curb Mukhtar Ansari’s influence, with the ED attaching assets worth crores and arresting nearly 100 accused in his gang. The government has also taken action under the Gangster Act in 75 cases, signaling a strong stance against organised crime.

The ED’s action against Atul Rai marks a significant step in dismantling Mukhtar Ansari’s network.

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