ED Arrests Former Rajasthan MLA Baljit Yadav for Money Laundering in Funds Embezzlement Case
February 4, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former Rajasthan MLA Baljit Yadav on money laundering charges on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Yadav, who was an independent legislator from the Behror Assembly seat, is accused of embezzling MLA funds under the pretext of supplying sports equipment to schools. The ED took action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Officials stated, "The case is related to alleged embezzlement of MLA funds in the guise of supply of sports equipment to schools." The agency had conducted searches linked to this case in January 2025. The arrest was confirmed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Enforcement directorate
Baljit Yadav
Money laundering
Rajasthan Mla
Pmla
Embezzlement
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