The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the alleged diversion of ₹661 crore belonging to various Haryana government departments and the Chandigarh administration. During recent raids conducted in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Delhi-NCR, investigators identified a suspected benami property worth nearly ₹20 crore. The property is reportedly a 500-square-yard luxury bungalow located in a prime sector of Panchkula and is believed to have been purchased in the name of a close associate of a senior Haryana cadre public servant.
According to the CBI, the larger scam involved the unauthorized diversion of government funds deposited in IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. Investigators suspect that certain public servants, bank officials, and private entities worked together to siphon money through forged documents, fake accounts, and unauthorized financial transactions. A Noida-based consultancy firm, Vipam Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., and its director are also under scrutiny for their alleged role in routing the funds.
The alleged fraud affected eight Haryana government departments and two Chandigarh administration entities. Authorities believe the scam operated over an extended period before being discovered when government departments attempted to review or close certain accounts and found substantial discrepancies in balances.
CBI teams have seized documents, digital devices, and financial records during searches. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also joined the investigation to examine possible money laundering and trace the proceeds of crime. Officials say the discovery of the Panchkula property may help uncover additional assets acquired using diverted public funds. The investigation remains ongoing, and more chargesheets and arrests are expected in the coming months.
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