CBI books own officer for 'exploiting' people he probed
What's the story
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against its Deputy Superintendent of Police, BM Meena, for allegedly taking "undue advantage" from people under his investigation. The FIR alleges that Meena used middlemen to transact bribe money through a web of accounts and hawala channels. The case was registered on the basis of information from reliable sources and includes charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Investigation details
CBI conducts nationwide searches, seizes ₹55 lakh
After the FIR against Meena was registered, the CBI carried out searches at 20 locations in Mumbai, Jaipur, Kolkata, and New Delhi. The agency seized ₹55 lakh in cash during the searches, which is suspected to have been routed through hawala channels. Property papers indicating investments worth ₹1.78 crore and book entries of transactions worth ₹1.63 crore were also recovered by the agency.
Co-accused
Seven others booked alongside Meena in corruption case
Along with Meena, the CBI has booked seven others in this corruption case. The agency is also probing the role of unknown public servants and private persons. Separately, CBI Inspector Rahul Raj was dismissed after he was caught allegedly accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe. His Union Home Minister's medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded in 2023 was also forfeited on the CBI's recommendation.