CBI files first chargesheet in 504 crore Haryana government funds misappropriation case

PANCHKULA, May 21, 2026 — The Central Bureau of Investigation filed its first chargesheet today before the Court of Special Judge for CBI in Panchkula, Haryana, regarding the large-scale misappropriation of Haryana government funds.

The case involves the fraudulent siphoning of 504 crore rupees from the bank accounts of various state government departments. The investigation reveals that the illicit operations were carried out by bank officials working in criminal connivance with public servants posted at the respective departments and several private individuals.

The initial chargesheet names a total of 15 accused persons, all of whom are currently in judicial custody. The group comprises six bank officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, alongside three Haryana government public servants belonging to the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited, the Development and Panchayat Department, and the Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad.

Additionally, the chargesheet names two shell entities, their three partners or directors, and one private individual. They have been booked for multiple offenses, including criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, destruction of evidence, and provisions under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The case was originally registered by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau of Haryana before being transferred to the central agency for a deeper probe. While the investigation concerning these 15 individuals is complete, the federal agency noted that its inquiry into other accused persons and similar fund misappropriations in different departments remains active.

The agency expects to file additional supplementary chargesheets in the near future as it continues its efforts to bring all responsible parties to justice.