The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday submitted two chargesheets in cases involving alleged diversion of funds related to the Haryana government and Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL).
Chargesheet in Haryana Government Fund Misappropriation
One chargesheet, concerning the misappropriation of Haryana government funds, was filed before the Special Judge, CBI, Panchkula. Two private individuals identified as recipients of proceeds of crime have been named in this chargesheet. This is the second chargesheet in the Haryana case. Earlier, the CBI had chargesheeted 15 accused, including three government officials, six bankers, two companies, and four private persons.
Chargesheet in Chandigarh Smart City Limited Case
The second chargesheet, related to CSCL, was filed before the CBI’s Special Judge in Chandigarh. Seven accused have been named, including five bank officials, one CSCL official, and one private person. This is the first chargesheet in the CSCL case.
Offences Cited
The chargesheets cite offences of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, forgery, cheating, and violations under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Background of the Cases
The CBI had taken over one case from the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana, involving eight departments, and two cases from the Economic Offences Wing, Chandigarh, relating to CSCL and CREST. The agency has pegged losses at Rs 504 crore in the Haryana case and Rs 153 crore in the Chandigarh case. Investigations are continuing, and more chargesheets are expected.
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About the Author: Pawan Tiwari is a Principal Correspondent and joined The Times of India in 2017. He covers crime and district courts of Chandigarh. He loves traveling, trekking, and leafing through books.
