176 bags of cash, 40 counting machines, 50 bank officials: Details of mega black money cash haul
Dec 10, 2023
Balangir (Odisha), Dec 10(ANI): IT has raided several places in Odisha and seized 176 bags filled with cash out of which 140 bags have been counted so far. The bags were brought to the SBI Balangir Main Branch. Confirming the news, SBI Regional Manager, Bhagat Behera said that several officials from three banks are involved in the counting process and 40 machines are being used for the investigation. Bhagat Behera said, “We received 176 bags and 140 of them have been counted, the rest will be counted today. Officials from 3 banks are involved in the counting process, 50 of our officials are involved. About 40 (currency counting) machines were brought here, 25 are in use and 15 are kept as backup.” Meanwhile, the Income Tax Department raided the premises of Boudh Distilleries Private Limited enter the 5th day. Over Rs 200 Crore has been seized. Baldev Sahu Infra Pvt Ltd company which is a group company of Boudh Distilleries, is covered in the search and is linked to Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Dheeraj Sahu.