The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) discovered Rs 3.70 lakh in suspicious cash from an Assistant Engineer in Baran district. The cash was found with Mahendra Singh, who works at the Municipality of Anta, during a surprise check conducted by the ACB’s Karauli unit based on specific intelligence inputs.
According to the Director General of ACB, Govind Gupta, credible information indicated that Mahendra Singh had accumulated a significant amount of illicit cash and was planning to travel to his hometown in Hindaun City, Karauli district. Acting swiftly on this information, the Karauli ACB team set up surveillance to intercept him.
During the operation on Bayana Road in Hindaun City, officers seized Rs 3.70 lakh in cash from Mahendra Singh. The Assistant Engineer failed to provide a satisfactory explanation or documentation for the source of the money. Subsequently, the ACB confiscated the cash and began detailed questioning of the accused officer.
The investigation is focused on determining if the cash is linked to corrupt practices, abuse of office, or illegal gratification, in compliance with the Prevention of Corruption Act. Additional Directors General of Police (ACB) Smita Srivastava and S. Parimala are overseeing the interrogation and procedural steps. The ACB emphasized its dedication to combating corruption in government departments and assured that surprise checks will be regularly conducted to uphold transparency and accountability in public services.
