<h1>Former political representative allegedly ran Rs 1,000 crore illegal mining syndicate using political influence</h1> A former political representative of a state chief minister allegedly orchestrated an illegal mining syndicate generating proceeds worth Rs 1,000 crore. The Enforcement Directorate filed a fresh chargesheet naming eight additional individuals and two companies involved in the criminal network. The accused leveraged political influence to conduct illegal mining, extortion, and monopolize mineral transport operations. Key operatives included individuals managing illegal stone transportation, fraudulent ferry tenders, and mining operations. One company allegedly provided vessels for illegal transport, receiving Rs 2.75 crore in proceeds. The agency has frozen assets worth over Rs 18 crore in the ongoing investigation.