CBI finds prima facie cognizable offence against Deshmukh
In a shocking development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Saturday that its preliminary enquiry (PE) has found that a prima facie ‘cognisable offence’ is made out against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and others pertaining to alleged corruption and misuse of power.
| 25 April 2021 3:10 AM GMT
MUMBAI: In a shocking development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Saturday that its preliminary enquiry (PE) has found that a prima facie cognisable offence is made out against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and others pertaining to alleged corruption and misuse of power.
CBI Registers FIR Against Ex-Maha Home Minister Anil Deshmukh On Corruption Charges
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh (Pic Via Twitter)
In the latest development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday booked former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Codeâs section 120 B (criminal conspiracy).
The CBI said on Saturday that its preliminary enquiry (PE) has found that a prima facie cognisable offence is made out against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and others pertaining to alleged corruption and misuse of power.
The CBI said that Deshmukh and some unknown others had attempted to take undue advantage for improper and dishonest performance of their public duty .
CBI books former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on corruption charges
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The agency on April 14, 2021 recorded the statement of Deshmukh in connection with the case
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Nationalist Congress leader Anil Deshmukh. File photo
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The agency on April 14, 2021 recorded the statement of Deshmukh in connection with the case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case and is conducting searches in connection with the corruption allegations involving former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, according to an agency official. The searches are being carried out at various places, said the official on Saturday. The agency had earlier initiated a preliminary enquiry into the allegations, following a directive from the Bombay High Court. The statement of Mr. Deshmukh was earlier recorded by the probe team.
CBI finds prima facie cognisable offence against Deshmukh
CBI finds prima facie cognisable offence against Deshmukh
Last Updated: Sat, Apr 24th, 2021, 21:27:56hrs
Mumbai: In a shocking development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Saturday that its preliminary enquiry (PE) has found that a prima facie cognisable offence is made out against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and others pertaining to alleged corruption and misuse of power.
The CBI said that Deshmukh and some unknown others had attempted to take undue advantage for improper and dishonest performance of their public duty .
The PE was ordered by the Bombay High Court earlier this month.
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