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CBI Charges 15 in Rs 504 Crore Haryana Fund Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet against 15 individuals for allegedly misappropriating Rs 504 crore of Haryana government funds. The accused include bank officials, government employees, and private individuals.
Banks and Officials Face Charges
Six bank officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank are named in the chargesheet, alongside three Haryana government public servants. Representatives from two shell companies and one private individual are also accused. All 15 are currently in judicial custody.
Charges Detail Conspiracy and Forgery
The accused face charges including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and destruction of evidence. They are also booked under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Investigation Ongoing for Further Irregularities
While the CBI has completed its investigation into these 15 individuals for the current charges, probes are continuing for other people and alleged irregularities in different government departments. The case originated from a complaint by the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau before being transferred to the CBI.
Suspected Fraudulent Transactions
Investigators believe bank officials and public servants worked together to misappropriate public funds through fraudulent transactions from various Haryana government department accounts.