CBI raids residence of Delhi PWD Minister, Satyendar Jain
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The CBI today carried out searches at the residence of Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain after registering a fresh case against him in connection with alleged violation of norms in hiring architects for Public Works Department. Five more locations, including residences of PWD officials and other private persons, are also being searched. Jain is already facing probe in a case pertaining to money laundering.
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CBI had registered a preliminary inquiry
The CBI had registered a preliminary inquiry into the hiring of 24 architects for a creative wing of the PWD through an agency, which reportedly lacked any prior experience, the officials added.
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The PWD Minister confirmed the same in a tweet
Cbi raids my house for hiring creative team by PWD. Professionals were hired for different projects. All were forced to leave by cbi.
— Satyendar Jain (@SatyendarJain) May 30, 2018