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ED files supplementary complaint over ₹341 crore illegal mining proceeds
This is a press release from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhubaneswar, announcing the filing of a 1st Supplementary Prosecution Complaint against Ratikanta Rout for money laundering linked to illegal mining and explosives supply.
It matters to citizens as it details a major enforcement action involving an estimated ₹341 Crore in proceeds of crime and the legal status of the accused.
Who it concerns: Ratikanta Rout (accused), Laxmipriya Prusty (wife/associated person), the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), the Special Court (PMLA) Bhubaneswar, and associated entities including Maa Tarini Stone Crusher, RLR Mercantile, Sai Sambhu Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL), Assurance Metalloyd Exim Pvt. Ltd., and Assurance Condev Pvt. Ltd.
What the ED says it did
- ED filed a 1st Supplementary Prosecution Complaint on 16.10.2026 against Ratikanta Rout before the Special Court (PMLA), Bhubaneswar.
- The main Prosecution Complaint was filed on 07.07.2026 against Laxmipriya Prusty and others.
- Ratikanta Rout was arrested on 20.08.2026 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
- The accused has 27 FIRs registered against him in Odisha for illegal quarrying, theft, dacoity, and explosives supply.
- The Special Court (PMLA) rejected his bail application on 26.08.2026 and remanded him to judicial custody.
- ED investigation revealed Proceeds of Crime estimated at more than ₹341 Crore generated through illegal mining, explosives use, and mineral theft/adulteration.
- Drone and satellite surveys by ORSAC revealed excess excavation within lease boundaries and illegal excavation across seven patches outside sanctioned boundaries, including on government land.
- Funds were layered through interconnected entities and accounts associated with Maa Tarini Stone Crusher, RLR Mercantile, SSIPL, and Assurance Metalloyd Exim Pvt. Ltd.
- ED conducted searches under Section 17 of PMLA on 08.01.2025, which led to the identification of Proceeds of Crime.
- The Special Court observed prima facie that the accused is involved in money laundering and dismissed his bail petition.
Also in the document
- The investigation was initiated based on FIRs registered by Odisha Police under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Arms Act, 1959, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
- Ratikanta Rout held minor mineral quarry leases in Dhenkanal but conducted excavation beyond permissible limits.
- Further investigation is stated to be in progress.
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Enforcement Directorate — Attachments, arrests and prosecution complaints under PMLA and FEMA
Press release · Ref. b64d0039b4e1786f · 19 Oct 2026
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