ED seizes assets of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case
PTC Web Desk: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized the properties of controversial YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav, along with Punjabi singer Rahul Yadav, also known as Fazilpuria. The assets, located in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, were confiscated after investigations into their alleged involvement in illegal activities, including snake venom smuggling and money laundering. The ED had earlier interrogated the duo regarding the case.
Notably, Elvish Yadav was arrested by the Noida police in March 2024 for his alleged role in the illegal snake venom trade. Following his arrest, the ED opened a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Yadav faces accusations of generating criminal proceeds and using illicit cash to host rave or recreational events. He has continuously denied the charges, calling them baseless. The police later dropped NDPS charges, admitting that they were filed in error.
In April, the authorities filed a 1,200-page indictment, outlining allegations of snake smuggling, drug possession, and running illegal parties. Despite the seriousness of the charges, a local court granted Yadav bail just five days after his arrest.
- With inputs from agencies
