Elvish Yadav, a popular YouTuber, recently faced intense questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case involving snake venom being used as a recreational drug.
Elvish Yadav appeared at the ED’s Lucknow office for the second time on August 5, where he was questioned for eight hours regarding parties he allegedly hosted and the financial transactions related to them.
After the lengthy interrogation,Elvish Yadav was greeted by a swarm of reporters. Visibly frustrated, the 26-year-old was heard telling the media, “Chill, guys, relax. Move aside, go home. You must be starving.”
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When asked to comment on the questioning, he responded, “I don’t want to comment.”
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: YouTuber Elvish Yadav says, "You all must be starving. Go home, relax. I have nothing to say" pic.twitter.com/VghDVXRGBH
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VIDEO | YouTuber Elvish Yadav comes out of ED zonal office in Lucknow after several hours of interrogation in connection with an alleged money laundering case.
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For Those Jo Media Ko Democracy Ka Fourth Pillar maanta Hai. pic.twitter.com/UMl7O0GOl0
— Elvish Yadav (@ElvishYadav) September 6, 2024
Elvish later shared a video of reporters conversing outside the ED office. In the clip, reporters could be heard discussing ways to prevent him from leaving the premises. Yadav captioned the video, “For those who consider media the fourth pillar of democracy.”
The YouTuber, also the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, was previously arrested by Noida Police on March 17 in connection with the same case. He was one of six people named in an FIR filed by the NGO People for Animals, alleging the illegal use of snake venom. The other accused individuals, all snake charmers, were granted bail.
