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Haryana Official Dismissed Amid ₹590 Crore Fraud Probe
Haryana has dismissed Naresh Bhuwani, a Superintendent in the Development and Panchayat Department, following allegations of deep involvement in a ₹590 crore financial fraud. The case is linked to transactions with IDFC First Bank. Authorities describe the alleged scheme as an organized criminal conspiracy where government funds were diverted through fraudulent banking transactions to shell companies.
Diversion of Funds and Investigation Launched
An inquiry committee, formed in February 2026, identified significant irregularities in accounts held at IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. Bhuwani is accused of collaborating with private individuals to create a fake firm and siphon government funds. Evidence suggests substantial amounts were transferred to his personal accounts and used for purchasing private properties.
Following the committee's findings, the case was handed over to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) for a criminal investigation. An FIR was registered at the SV&ACB police station in Panchkula on February 23, 2026, under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed swift and decisive action against all individuals implicated, emphasizing the administration's commitment to accountability and its zero-tolerance policy on corruption.