CBI files third chargesheet in ₹504 crore Haryana funds scam, 19 more accused
Synopsis
Six IAS officers among 19 newly chargesheeted as the CBI's third filing in the ₹504 crore Haryana government funds scam reveals a planned conspiracy spanning eight state departments, two private banks, and a cash-layering network — bringing the total accused count to 37 with the probe still ongoing.
Key Takeaways
The CBI filed its third chargesheet on 1 September in the ₹504 crore Haryana government funds misappropriation case before the Special Judge in Panchkula .
19 new accused named, including 6 IAS officers of the Haryana Cadre, 4 bank officers from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank , and 9 state government officials .
Total persons chargesheeted in the case now stands at 37 ; 26 accused have been arrested so far.
The CBI has conducted 54 searches and seized evidence including gold worth ₹20 crore .
Eight Haryana government departments were affected, including HPGCL , HSSPP , HLWB , HSAMB , and the Municipal Corporations of Panchkula and Kalka .
Two related cases from Chandigarh — involving CSCL and CREST — are also under CBI investigation with chargesheets already filed.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday, 1 September filed its third chargesheet before the Special Judge (CBI Cases) in Panchkula, naming 19 additional accused in the case involving the misappropriation of Haryana government funds worth ₹504 crore held at IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. The filing brings the total number of individuals chargesheeted in the case to 37.
Who Has Been Chargesheeted
The latest chargesheet names six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers of the Haryana Cadre, three officers of IDFC First Bank, one officer of AU Small Finance Bank, and nine other state government officials. The accused face charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, destruction of evidence, forgery, use of false documents as genuine, falsification of accounts, criminal breach of trust, and abetment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as bribery and criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
How the Fraud Was Orchestrated
According to the CBI, the accused public servants acted in connivance with bank officers at IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank to execute a planned fraudulent scheme. Funds belonging to eight government departments were transferred from various empanelled banks into specific branches of the two banks — the very branches where the accused bank officers were posted — by opening dedicated accounts as part of the conspiracy.
The agency said guidelines issued by the Haryana State Finance Department on financial prudence and fraud prevention were systematically violated in the process. Once parked in those accounts, the funds were siphoned off to third parties with no connection to any government department, then layered through multiple bank accounts and converted into cash, allowing the accused to wrongfully enrich themselves.
Departments Affected by the Scam
Eight Haryana government bodies suffered losses in the scheme: the Department of Panchayat, the Municipal Corporations of Panchkula and Kalka, the Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad (HSSPP), the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB), the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), and the Haryana Power Generation Corp Ltd (HPGCL). The breadth of departments affected — spanning education, labour, agriculture, environment, and power — underscores the systemic nature of the alleged fraud.
Scale of the Investigation So Far
The CBI had taken over the probe from the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau at the state government's own request. Since then, the agency has conducted 54 searches, arrested 26 accused, and seized incriminating evidence including gold worth ₹20 crore. The first two chargesheets, covering 18 other accused including bank officials, public servants, private individuals, and private companies, had already been filed earlier.
Notably, the CBI has also taken charge of two related cases from Chandigarh — one involving Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) and another concerning the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST). Chargesheets have been filed in both those cases as well. All three cases remain under further investigation against additional suspects.
With the probe still active, more accused could face legal action as the CBI continues to unravel the full extent of the alleged network.
Point of View
Suggesting the internal vigilance machinery had either failed or was compromised. The layering of funds through multiple accounts and conversion into cash points to a sophisticated laundering operation, not opportunistic pilferage. With all three cases still under active investigation and 37 accused chargesheeted across a network spanning Haryana and Chandigarh, the final scale of this alleged conspiracy may be considerably larger than the ₹504 crore figure currently on record.
NationPress
2 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ₹504 crore Haryana government funds misappropriation case?
It is a case in which funds totalling ₹504 crore belonging to eight Haryana government departments, held at IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, were allegedly siphoned off through a coordinated fraud involving IAS officers, bank officials, and private parties. The CBI took over the investigation from the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau at the state government's request.
Who are the 19 accused named in the CBI's third chargesheet?
The third chargesheet names six IAS officers of the Haryana Cadre, three officers of IDFC First Bank, one officer of AU Small Finance Bank, and nine other state government officials. They face charges including criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, falsification of accounts, and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
How many people have been chargesheeted in total in this case?
With the filing of the third chargesheet on 1 September, the total number of individuals chargesheeted has risen to 37. The CBI had previously filed two chargesheets covering 18 other accused, including bank officials, public servants, private individuals, and private companies.
Which Haryana government departments were affected by the scam?
Eight departments and organisations were affected: the Department of Panchayat, the Municipal Corporations of Panchkula and Kalka, the Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad (HSSPP), the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB), the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), and the Haryana Power Generation Corp Ltd (HPGCL).
Are there related cases connected to this Haryana funds scam?
Yes. The CBI has also taken over two related cases from Chandigarh — one involving Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) and another concerning the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST). Chargesheets have already been filed in both cases, and all three remain under further investigation.
