India, Jan. 16 -- A prominent liquor and sand trader in Odisha's Ganjam district has come under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in connection with suspected money laundering activities.

Simultaneous searches conducted at multiple locations in Ganjam ED officials carried out searches at the residence and business establishments of Bhagban Sahoo alias Bhalu, a resident of Sandhinuapalli village in the Aska area. The action was undertaken following inputs related to alleged financial irregularities linked to his business operations.

According to reports, Sahoo has been engaged in sand mining and the trade of foreign and country liquor for several years, wit...