Bharti Pawar Named in ₹169 Crore Scam as ED Traces Lavish Spending and Shell Firms in Vasai-Virar Land Racket
In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a sprawling ₹169.6 crore scam allegedly fronted by Bharti Pawar, wife of senior IAS officer Anilkumar Khanderao Pawar, linked to illegal construction and bribery in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra. The investigation, which began in early 2025, has revealed a complex web of money laundering, shell companies,…