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ED Arrests Revenue Officer in Gujarat After Seizing ₹67.5 Lakh in Cash

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Enforcement Directorate has arrested a revenue officer in Gujarat after discovering ₹67.5 lakh in cash during a raid at his home. The officer, Chandrasinh Mori, is implicated in a money laundering case related to bribery for expedited government approvals. Following his arrest, he was presented in court, where he admitted to accepting bribes from individuals seeking quicker processing of land applications. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within government ranks.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Dec 25, 2025, 08:22 IST
ED Arrests Revenue Officer in Gujarat After Seizing ₹67.5 Lakh in Cash

ED Conducts Raid in Surendranagar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended a revenue officer, identified as Chandrasinh Mori, following a raid at his residence in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, where they uncovered ₹67.5 lakh in cash.


Officials disclosed this information on Wednesday, stating that the raid was part of an investigation into a money laundering case linked to bribery. The operation took place on Tuesday at Mori's home.


Following the raid, Mori was presented before a special PMLA court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, which ordered him to remain in ED custody until January 1.


According to the ED, Mori admitted that the seized cash was indeed bribe money, which he had received both directly and through intermediaries from individuals seeking expedited approvals for government land applications.


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