Sanjay Raut, member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and spokesperson of the Shiv Sena, who was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with his alleged role in the Patra Chawl redevelopment scam, was sent into the custody of the Central agency till August 4 on Monday. 

The ED told the court that Raut is the key conspirator in Patra Chawl redevelopment case, and the prime accused, Pravin Raut, who is in judicial remand, is his close confidante.