A high-profile money laundering case has been launched against renowned YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, better known as Elvish Yadav, amidst allegations of involvement in a snake venom scandal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated this probe, targeting not only Elvish Yadav but also several others, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The basis for this case stems from an FIR and charge sheet filed by the Noida Police, detailing Elvish Yadav’s purported connection to using snake venom as a recreational substance during his parties. The ED’s investigation will delve into the alleged financial gains derived from the snake venom business and the utilization of illicit funds for organizing extravagant events, including rave parties.
According to reports from news agency PTI, Elvish Yadav and other individuals implicated in the snake venom case will undergo questioning by the Enforcement Directorate as part of their comprehensive inquiry.
Elvish Yadav, a prominent figure in India’s digital landscape and a winner of the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2, faced arrest by the Noida Police on March 17 in connection with the snake venom affair. Subsequently, he was released on bail pending further legal proceedings.
The allegations against Elvish Yadav revolve around his alleged involvement in using snake venom as a recreational drug during private gatherings he hosted. This led to his booking under various legal statutes, including the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The snake venom case initially surfaced in November the previous year, following a complaint lodged by the NGO People for Animals (PFA). The Noida Police took swift action, arresting five individuals associated with the case, all of whom were subsequently released on bail.
The genesis of this legal saga traces back to the apprehension of snake charmers from a banquet hall in Noida, where authorities seized five cobras and other venomous species along with vials containing snake venom. Notably, the police clarified that Elvish Yadav was not present at the venue during the raid.
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