After being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to a land scam, former CM Hemant Soren walked out of jail to the cheers of his supporters. He stated that he was falsely accused and will continue to fight for his cause. The ruling alliance and family members of Soren expressed their happiness and thanked the judiciary for their support.
Hemant Soren Released on Bail in Money Laundering Case
Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, was released from jail on bail on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.
Soren was arrested in September 2022 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allocation of a mining lease to a private company when he was serving as the Chief Minister. He was accused of influencing the decision-making process in favor of the company in exchange for financial gratification.
After his release, Soren addressed his supporters outside the jail, stating that he was falsely accused and will continue to fight for his cause. He thanked the judiciary for its support and expressed his confidence in the legal process.
Background
The money laundering case against Soren is related to a larger land scam involving the allocation of mining leases in the state of Jharkhand. The ED has alleged that Soren used his position as Chief Minister to influence the decision-making process in favor of the accused company and received kickbacks in return.
Soren has denied these allegations and has maintained that he acted in accordance with the law and has not committed any wrongdoing. The case is still under investigation and Soren is set to face trial.
Reactions
The ruling alliance in Jharkhand and Soren's family members expressed their happiness at his release. They thanked the judiciary for its support and expressed their confidence in Soren's innocence.
The opposition parties, however, have criticized Soren's release and have accused him of using his influence to escape prosecution. They have called for a thorough investigation into the allegations against him and have demanded that he be held accountable for his actions.
Top 5 FAQs
Q: Why was Hemant Soren arrested?
A: He was arrested by the ED in connection with a money laundering case related to irregularities in the allocation of a mining lease.
Q: What are the allegations against Soren?
A: He is accused of influencing the decision-making process in favor of the accused company in exchange for financial gratification.
Q: Has Soren been convicted?
A: No, he has not been convicted. The case is still under investigation and he is set to face trial.
Q: Why was Soren released on bail?
A: The Jharkhand High Court granted him bail after considering the evidence presented by the ED and the arguments made by Soren's legal team.
Q: What are the next steps in the case?
A: The trial is expected to commence soon. Soren will have to prove his innocence in court.
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