Breaking News: ED Set to Arrest YouTuber Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to arrest popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav. Official sources have confirmed that the ED has gathered strong evidence linking him to a money laundering case involving the use of snake venom as a recreational drug.
Elvish Yadav, also known as Siddharth Yadav, was initially summoned by the ED for questioning on July 23. The case, registered in May under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stems from an FIR and a chargesheet filed by the Noida police. The charges allege that Elvish Yadav hosted parties where snake venom was used as a recreational drug.
Despite being scheduled to appear before the ED this week, Elvish Yadav requested a deferment due to prior commitments. The central agency, however, has now decided to move forward with his arrest, citing substantial evidence of his involvement in the illegal activities.
Rahul Yadav, alias Rahul Fazilpuriya, a singer from Haryana and an alleged associate of Elvish Yadav, was also questioned by the ED earlier this week. The investigation revealed that proceeds of crime were generated and used to fund rave parties, prompting the ED to intensify its probe.
Elvish Yadav was previously arrested by the Noida police on March 17 in connection with the same case. He was charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The initial FIR, filed on November 3 last year, named Elvish Yadav among six individuals accused of trafficking snakes and using psychotropic substances.
With the ED’s move to arrest Elvish Yadav, the case is expected to take a new turn, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing crackdown on illicit activities.
