Just 2 convictions in 193 cases filed by ED against netas in 10 years

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a total of 193 cases against politicians, including serving and former MPs and MLAs, over the last 10 years and secured conviction in two of those, the government has informed Parliament.

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said this in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

He said the federal anti-money laundering agency has filed cases against politicians, including existing and former MPs, MLAs and MLCs, as well as people affiliated with political parties, but a state-wise data of the same is not maintained.