Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into a multi-crore illegal codeine-based cough syrup smuggling and money laundering racket in Uttar Pradesh.
In connection with the case, the ED has summoned family members of arrested accused Vishal Singh and Vibhor Rana for questioning, sources said on Thursday.
According to officials, notices have been issued to their relatives, asking them to appear before the agency on January 5 and January 8.
The ED team will question them about sources of income over the past three years, details of movable and immovable properties, and financial transactions.
Investigators suspect that a significant portion of the illicit proceeds generated by the syndicate may...