Crackdown on Corruption: ED Seizes Rs 40 Crore in Assam Scam

In a significant blow to corruption, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 40 crore in a high-profile case involving the embezzlement of funds meant for Assam’s construction workers’ welfare. The agency’s swift action follows a thorough investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Rs 150 crore by the Assam Construction Workers’ Welfare Association (ACWWA) between 2010 and 2015.

The ED’s probe revealed a complex web of deceit, where ACWWA officials, in collusion with private firms, siphoned off funds meant for workers’ benefits. The agency seized incriminating documents and frozen bank accounts and fixed deposits linked to the accused.

Key figures implicated in the scam include former ACWWA chairman, Ripunjoy Bordoloi; secretary, Kumar Sanjay Krishna; and businessman, Manoj Kumar Jain. The ED alleges that Jain’s firm, SK Enterprises, received inflated contracts for printing and supplying materials, diverting funds into personal accounts and shell companies.

This crackdown sends a strong message against corruption and ensures that those responsible face justice. The ED’s relentless pursuit of accountability will help restore transparency and fairness in the allocation of welfare funds.