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ED Issues Fresh Summon To Rahul Gandhi In Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a fresh summon to former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi in a money laundering case of National Herald Newspaper. He has been asked to appear for interrogation on June 13, from the previous June 2 date. Notably, Gandhi, who was out of the country, sought a new date for the ED Summon in 2012 money laundering case. Furthermore, Congress-President Sonia Gandhi will appear on June 8.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING, Sonia Gandhi, corruption
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Punjab CM Mann Sacks Health Minister From Cabinet Amid Corruption Charges
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removed State Health Minister Vijay Singla amid corruption charges. On May 24, the CM took the decision to remove Singla from the state cabinet, after he was alleged for taking one percent commission for tenders. Furthermore, the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government ordered a police investigation against Vijay Singla. Maan said, "I am taking strict action against the minister. I am removing him from the cabinet".
Tags: Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM, Vijay Singla, corruption, AAP
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Tehsildar & Attendant Booked For Corruption Charges In Bareilly: UP
The Tehsildar of Bareilly Sadar and his orderly have been booked for allegedly demanding Rs 5 lakh bribe to protect a land from land mafia, on May 9. The attendant has been suspended, and District Magistrate Shivakant Dwivedi has attached the Tehsildar to the collectorate. The action has been taken against Sher Bahadur Singh (Tehsildar) and Abrar (attendant) following a complaint filed by a retired bank manager on May 5.
Tags: corruption, Uttar Pradesh, Tehsildar, Land Mafia, Bareilly
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Independent MLA Booked In Ranchi Over Allegations Misuse Of Covid Funds
Saryu Roy, an independent MLA in Ranchi has been booked over his allegations of misuse of Covid-related fund money against the state Health Minister. An FIR has been filed under the MLA under the Official Secrets Act, Sections 409/379/411/120B and 420 of the IPC. Earlier, Roy had demanded action against Health Minister Banna Gupta. He was later served a legal notice by Gupta.
Tags: Crime, MLA, Ranchi, corruption, Fund
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Param Bir Singh's Probe Transferred To CBI: Mumbai
CBI has officially taken over the investigation of five cases of corruption and misconduct filed against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, on April 13. CBI has re-registered all five cases as its own, to proceed with the investigation. The Special Crime unit of CBI took over the case after Supreme Court's order, on April 12. "A very murky affair is going on," said Supreme Court.
Tags: Param bir Singh, CBI, corruption, Misconduct, Mumbai
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Court Summons Former Defence Secy In Agusta Westland Case
Acting on a supplementary charge-sheet filed by the CBI last month, a Special Court has summoned ex-Indian Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and four former IAF officials in the Agusta Westland corruption case. All the accused are supposed to appear before the court on April 28. Notably, the CBI alleges that certain parameters pertaining to the helicopter had been altered to profit the Agusta Westland company.
Tags: Crime, Defence, corruption, CBI, cbi probe
Courtesy: ANI
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CBI Arrests 3 Officials Of Indian Oil Corp Ltd For Demanding Bribe
CBI apprehended three officials of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in two separate cases of bribery. IOCL's General Manager NP Rodge and Chief Manager Manish Nandle were held for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to execute an agreement of transfer of ownership of a retail outlet. In another case, sales officer Gondia was arrested for demanding bribe to ensure smooth functioning of complainant's petrol pump.
Tags: CBI, iocl, Bribery, petrol pump, corruption
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Traffic Cops Face Corruption Charges; Govt Orders Probe
Following a request from the speaker of the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for House (Rural) Shambhuraj Desai will now look into the corruption allegations against the traffic police department. The move has come after members of the house questioned the indulgence of traffic cops in corruption and other malpractices. Reportedly, a detailed investigation on the matter has been planned, which will be executed shortly… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Mumbai, Shambhuraj Desai, State Legislative Assembly, corruption
Courtesy: ANI
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SC Extends Interim Protection To Former Mumbai Commissioner Param Bir Singh
The Supreme Court extended interim protection from arrest to former Mumbai Commissioner Param Bir Singh, on March 9. The ex-commissioner is facing corruption and misconduct charges. The SC, in its order cited the "Messy state of affairs" and extended protection till March 24. Notably, the SC is reviewing a petition, filed against the Maharashtra Government and seeking interim protection. Hearing the petition, SC asked to stop the… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court, corruption, Misconduct, mumbai police commissioner, Param bir Singh
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Senior IAS Officer Vinod Kumar Dismissed Over Corruption Charges: Odisha Govt
Senior IAS officer Vinod Kumar was dismissed from duty by Odisha Government over corruption charges, on February 3. A statement from the CMO mentioned that after receiving approval from the centre, the 1989 batch IAS officer was dismissed. According to the statement, in 1999, Kumar approved loans anointing to Rs 33.34 crore to fake private firms. Reportedly, out of 27 corruption cases filed against him, he was convicted in two.
Tags: Vinod Kumar, Odisha, Odisha government, corruption, IAS Officer
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
