The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Dinesh Gope, the supremo of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI). The arrest was made in connection with a money laundering case. The ED’s Ranchi Zonal Team apprehended Dinesh from Palamu Central Jail. He was subsequently presented before a special PMLA court in Ranchi via video conferencing. The court then remanded Dinesh Gope to 14 days of judicial custody.
The ED’s investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs and charge sheets filed by the Jharkhand Police and the NIA. These cases involve serious offenses against Dinesh Gope and his organization, PLFI, including murder, attempted murder, extortion, and illegal activities. The investigation revealed that Dinesh Gope extorted money from contractors, businessmen, coal traders, and transporters in Jharkhand and neighboring states. He amassed approximately 20 crore rupees through these illegal means.
This money was purportedly laundered through various shell companies and firms. These companies were established in the names of his two wives, Shakuntala Devi and Geeta, as well as close associates, to legitimize the illicit funds. The investigation also uncovered that this black money was used to fund the organization’s activities, purchase weapons, and invest in land and property. The ED is now expanding its investigation into the entire network to identify other individuals involved and uncover hidden illegal assets. The investigating agency is currently gathering information about his levy-extortion network, funding sources, and investments.