ED Conducts Raids in Delhi Schools Over Alleged Classroom Construction Scam

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a series of raids across various locations in Delhi as part of an investigation into a significant classroom construction scam. This operation follows allegations of financial irregularities amounting to ₹2,000 crores during the previous Aam Aadmi Party government. The ED's actions come after a complaint from the Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau, leading to a criminal case against prominent AAP leaders. The investigation focuses on over 12,000 classrooms and semi-permanent structures, raising serious concerns about corruption in the education sector. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 18, 2025, 12:53 IST

ED Investigates Alleged Scam in Delhi School Construction

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids on several premises in Delhi on Wednesday as part of its investigation into money laundering linked to an alleged classroom construction scam. Official sources confirmed the operation.

This scam reportedly took place during the tenure of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.

The federal agency initiated these raids after registering a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following a complaint from the Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

Sources indicated that ED officials are searching at least 37 locations associated with contractors and private entities. It remains unclear whether searches are also being conducted at the premises of certain political leaders.

In its FIR filed on April 30, the ED named AAP leader Manish Sisodia and former Delhi government minister Satyendar Jain in connection with the case.

The FIR alleges that financial irregularities amounting to ₹2,000 crores occurred in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi's schools.