<h1>ED raids uncover fake government purchase orders, seize cash, assets in Rs 9.86 crore PMLA, 2002 scam</h1> Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at six locations in Assam and New Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, relating to alleged fake purchase orders issued by two autonomous councils in Assam. The probe targets three individuals accused of operating a criminal conspiracy involving fabrication of government documents, including fake supply orders, forged signatures, cheques, and payment clearance notes, to induce suppliers with fraudulent orders for goods and infrastructure projects. ED seized Rs 14.5 lakh in cash, froze bank balances of Rs 13.68 lakh, and confiscated two luxury cars, a land sale deed valued at Rs 65 lakh, and other suspected properties and digital evidence. Alleged fake orders total Rs 9.86 crore with Rs 2.04 crore in illegal commissions. Further investigation into proceeds of crime, attachment, and restitution is ongoing.