Elvish Yadav Faces Money Laundering Probe: What’s the Case About?

Lucknow: Popular YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, known as Elvish Yadav, is under investigation for alleged money laundering linked to using snake venom as a recreational drug at his parties. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following an FIR and charge sheet from the Noida police regarding the snake venom case.

The probe aims to trace funds from the snake venom business and their potential use in organizing parties. Elvish Yadav and others involved will be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate, according to reports.

Elvish Yadav was arrested by Noida Police on March 17 in connection with the snake venom case but was later released on bail. He faces charges under various laws, including the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The case originated from a complaint by the NGO People for Animals (PFA) last November. Five people were arrested and released on bail after snake charmers were found with venomous snakes and vials of snake venom in a Noida banquet hall. Elvish Yadav was reportedly not present during the raid.youtuber