The couple is accused of extorting huge amounts from many influential people by honey-trapping them.
According to reports, as many as 15 bigwigs are under the ED scanner. The agency has given notice to 15 people in connection with the blackmailing and extortion case. The ED has issued notices to 15 people to depose for questioning. They included some businessmen, political leaders and IAS officers.
During the investigation of Archana’s bank account, it revealed number of high-profile people linked with her. Her associate Khageswar Patra’s remand period ended on Sunday. Patra was arrested by ED on November 11. During interrogation, the investigating officer obtained a lot of information about the couple’s property and political links from Khageshwar.
Meanwhile, Opposition parties have raised questions over the probe conducted by Commissionerate police.
