ED Seizes Elvish Yadav’s Assets: Key Allegations

Elvish Yadav, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly using snake venom as a recreational drug at parties. The ED has attached assets worth over ₹52 lakh linked to Yadav and his friend Rahul Yadav (alias Fazilpuriya) as part of a money laundering probe.

Investigation Details

The ED's provisional attachment order includes agricultural land in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, and certain bank deposits. They allege that Yadav and Fazilpuriya exploited protected snake species in their online content for profit, with claims of "cruelty" to wildlife.

Charges

Yadav was arrested on March 17 and faces charges under the NDPS Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and IPC. Although initial NDPS charges were dropped due to his absence during a police raid, the investigation continues. In November, a complaint from People for Animals led to the arrest of five snake charmers in a related incident.

Recent Developments

On September 5, Yadav submitted documents regarding his financial transactions during questioning related to the money laundering case involving the alleged use of snake venom.