The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against two officials of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) in connection with a money laundering case. The chargesheet was submitted before a special court in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Details of the Case
The case pertains to an alleged property scam involving the illegal allotment of commercial sites in the city. The two officials, identified as Sanjay Kumar and Rajesh Sharma, are accused of facilitating the fraudulent transfer of land parcels in connivance with private individuals.
ED's Investigation
The ED initiated its investigation based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Chandigarh Police. The probe revealed that the accused officials had accepted bribes and laundered the proceeds through shell companies. The chargesheet names the two officials and several private entities as accused.
According to the ED, the illegal allotments caused a loss of crores of rupees to the public exchequer. The agency has attached properties worth Rs 5 crore belonging to the accused.
Legal Proceedings
The special court has taken cognizance of the chargesheet and issued summons to the accused. The next hearing is scheduled for next month. The ED is also probing the role of other MC officials and private builders in the scam.
This development marks a significant step in the crackdown on corruption in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The ED has vowed to continue its investigation to bring all culprits to justice.
