Rajasthan: ACB Discovers Luxury Vehicles and Crore-Worth Transactions During Raids on PWD Engineer
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Synopsis
In a major operation, the Rajasthan ACB raided multiple locations linked to PWD engineer Hariprasad Meena, uncovering luxury assets and significant financial transactions exceeding crores. The investigation highlights the disparity between Meena's official income and his accumulated wealth.
Key Takeaways
- Raids conducted at five locations associated with Hariprasad Meena.
- Evidence of luxury vehicles and properties has been uncovered.
- Investigation reveals a significant income-to-asset disparity.
- Meena allegedly holds accounts in 19 banks with crores in transactions.
- Ongoing scrutiny of documents and financial data by ACB.
Jaipur, April 10 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) executed raids on Thursday at five sites linked to Hariprasad Meena, the Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD).
An official disclosed that these operations, covering areas in Jaipur and Dausa, arose from allegations that Meena amassed assets nearly 200 percent higher than his declared income sources.
The initiative was overseen by ACB DIG Rahul Kotoki and directed by DG Raviprakash Meharda along with ADG Smita Srivastava.
The raids took place at several locations including Unique Emporia, VIT Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Unique New Town behind Mahima Panorama, Jagatpura, Jaipur, a farmhouse in Bagdi village, Tehsil Lalsot, District Dausa, the PWD Office at Block Dudu, Jaipur, and a rented residence in Friends Colony, Naraina Road, Dudu, Jaipur. Initial investigations have revealed numerous benami properties and luxury items registered under Meena’s name.
“These include two Audi cars, one Scorpio, one Ford Endeavour, and a Royal Enfield motorcycle; three upscale apartments in Unique Emporia and Unique New Town complexes; a farmhouse in Bagdi village, and records of international travel with stays in luxury hotels,” the official remarked.
It was further indicated that Meena purportedly maintains accounts in 19 different banks, with transaction volumes amounting to crores.
The investigators also uncovered indications of the swift repayment of substantial bank loans, which raises additional concerns.
A senior ACB official stated that there exists a notable gap between Meena’s official earnings and his accumulated wealth.
“All confiscated documents, digital records, and financial information are presently undergoing thorough examination,” the ACB representative mentioned.
The ACB has already seized crucial documents, including passbooks, property deeds, and electronic data, as part of this ongoing investigation.
