<h1>ED raids 44 locations over alleged coal mafia, seizes Rs 14 crore assets under PMLA probe</h1> The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 44 locations across Jharkhand and West Bengal targeting an alleged organised coal mafia involved in large-scale illegal mining, theft, transportation, storage and sale of coal. Acting on multiple state police FIRs, the agency registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and seized more than Rs 14 crore in cash, jewellery and gold, along with property deeds, land sale agreements, digital devices and account ledgers of entities linked to the network. Seized documents reportedly corroborate FIR allegations and reveal a structured racket operating with the connivance of local authorities, generating substantial proceeds of crime in border areas of both states. Over 100 officials participated in the operation.