India, Aug. 5 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned the former Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) commissioner, Anil Pawar, for over nine hours in connection with its money laundering investigation into the construction of 41 illegal buildings in Vasai East, which were demolished as per court orders in February this year. The agency will continue questioning the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer on Tuesday as well, said ED sources.

According to the sources, Pawar was questioned from around 11.45am to 9 pm, during which time his statement was recorded under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators asked Pawar a range of questions about alleged irregularities in co...