In a major action, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday (June 5) conducted raids at six locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Delhi-NCR as part of its investigation into an alleged financial scam of Rs 661 crore involving departments of the Haryana government and Chandigarh administration. This action was taken in connection with the investigation into the allegations of alleged misuse of government funds and collusion with bank officials.

According to the official statement of CBI, the scope of investigation includes some senior government officials of Haryana cadre, premises belonging to Noida-based Vipam Consultancy Pvt Ltd and its director. The agency alleges that government money deposited in IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank was allegedly used irregularly.

According to the investigating agency, eight departments of the Haryana government have been affected by this alleged fraud. Apart from this, two departments of Chandigarh administration, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) ​​are also said to be affected by this matter.

The CBI claims that during the investigation, evidence has emerged which indicates that some government employees, in collaboration with bank officials, opened accounts and transferred government funds. It is alleged that this money was later used for other purposes. According to the agency, the officials concerned also allegedly received undue benefits in return for facilitating transactions and not taking action on irregularities.

The investigation also revealed that the money earned from the alleged crime was deposited in the bank account of Vipam Consultancy Private Limited, which was later transferred to the personal account of the director of the company. During the raid, CBI has seized many incriminating documents, digital devices, property documents and other important materials.

The investigation pertains to one case received from the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau and two cases registered by the Economic Offenses Wing, Chandigarh. In these cases, criminal conspiracy, misuse of government funds and alleged nexus of public servants and bank officials are being investigated.

CBI said that the first chargesheet in this case has been filed in the special court of Panchkula. The charge sheet details the alleged role of some public servants of Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited and Haryana School Education Project Council. It also includes details of the alleged methods adopted to embezzle government funds.

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