Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut appeared before a Special PMLA court in Mumbai on September 5th in connection with the ongoing money-laundering case related to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in Goregaon. This hearing was part of the regular proceedings as per Raut’s bail conditions, with the next court date scheduled for October 21st. The case has seen additional controversy with threats and allegations against witnesses.
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- Sanjay Raut, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), appeared in a Special PMLA court in Mumbai on September 5, 2024.
- The hearing was part of a regular schedule following the bail conditions imposed on Raut.
- The next hearing for the money-laundering case is set for October 21, 2024.
- Swapna Patkar, a key witness in the case, has alleged rape and threats against her for changing her statements during the investigation.
- Patkar accused the accused and their associates of threatening her and pressuring her to alter her testimony.
- She has reported a recent incident where a bottle containing a threatening letter was thrown into her residence.
- Previously, Patkar had lodged a police complaint about a threatening letter found in a bottle at her home.
- The case involves a Rs 1034 crore land scam related to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.
- The Patra Chawl redevelopment project began in 2008, intended to rehabilitate tenants and develop new flats.
- Allegations against the developers include selling Floor Space Index (FSI) rights to other developers and collecting Rs 901.79 crore without completing the required rehabilitation and development work.
