Government funds diverted into NSCN (IM)’s coffers: NIA
New Delhi, Dec 30: The probe by the National Investigation Agency has revealed that a well organised extortion racket was being undertaken by the NSCN (IM) and their target was various companies undertaking road construction projects in Manipur.
The NIA has charged five persons in connection with the case. The case relates to the recovery of Rs 1,58,72,800 along with illegal arms, ammunition, explosives and incriminating documents from the residence of the accused persons.
The NIA said that the developmental funds of the government were illegally diverted in an organised manner and later collected by the NSCN (IM).
NGO’s taking part in party politics barred from receiving foreign funds
The
NSCN
(IM)
laundered
the
proceeds
into
various
financial
instruments
and
real
estate
investments.
Accused
Ramningle
Pame
is
an
elected
member
of
Autonomous
Council
of
District
Taemnglong,
Manipur
and
has
been
assisting
NSCN(IM)
in
collection
of
the
money.