The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has busted a major scam within the Integrated Cooperative Development Project, unearthing a Rs 100 crore corruption racket.
The spokesperson further stated that Assistant Registrars and District Registrars of Cooperative Societies, colluding with an auditor, allegedly misappropriated funds for personal gain. They misused government funds deposited in official accounts to purchase flats, land, and other assets, etc. These officials further attempted to cover their tracks by forging government documents and bank details.A thorough investigation is underway to gather all necessary evidence. In this case, a case has been registered against the accused under various sections in Karnal and Ambala range. Six gazetted officers, four additional staff from ICDP Rewari, and four private individuals were apprehended by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau during their thorough investigation. These arrests included Audit Officer Balwinder, Deputy Chief Auditor Yogendra Aggarwal, District Registrar Cooperative Societies Karnal Rohit Gupta, Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Anu koshish, Ramkumar, Jitendra Kaushik, and Krishna Beniwal. Additionally, ICDP Rewari’s Accountant Sumit Aggarwal, Development Officer Nitin Sharma, and Vijay Singh were also detained. StalianJeet, Natasha Kaushik, Subhash, and Rekha are among the four private individuals currently in custody.It is important to note that the Cooperation Department Haryana operates the Integrated Cooperative Development Project, focusing on development in rural and agricultural areas through various programs and the development of cooperative societies.With this significant action, ACB Director General Shatrujeet Kapur once again delivered a strong message to the corrupt, stating that irrespective of the department, action will be taken if guilt is found. He emphasized the Bureau’s commitment to taking action against the culprits with complete transparency and impartiality, asserting that the campaign against corruption will continue in the future. Appealing to the general public, he urged them to immediately inform the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau on the toll-free numbers – 1800-180-2022 and 1064 if any officer or employee demands a bribe for government work.
