The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted new searches in Bihar as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal sand mining. The searches targeted premises in and around Arrah town in Bhojpur district, focusing on a businessman and associated individuals. Last week, the ED arrested Subhash Yadav, allegedly linked to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, in connection with the case. The investigation revolves around FIRs filed against Broadsons Commodities Private Limited (BCPL) and its directors for illegal sand mining and sale without e-challans. Bihar MLC Radha Charan Sah, his son, and BCPL directors were previously arrested and are in judicial custody. The ED alleges that the sand trade syndicate invested in BCPL, generating proceeds of crime amounting to ₹161 crore.