The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering probe against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra and Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in connection with the cash-for-query allegations.
The ED action is based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the former Lok Sabha member and Mr. Hiranandani, following a directive from the Lokpal.
Earlier, the CBI had submitted a preliminary inquiry report before the Lokpal on its findings related to the charges. It was alleged that Ms. Moitra had shared her Lok Sabha login credentials, i.e. user identity and password of the Lok Sabha “Member’s Portal” with Mr. Hiranandani, who by using the login credentials posted questions in her name in Parliament, while she was travelling abroad.
