Former Vice-Chancellor's Assets Seized in Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties of former Chaudhary Charan Singh University vice-chancellor Rampal Singh, linked to a money laundering case. The provisional order covers assets valued at Rs 3.21 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The allegations revolve around irregularities in the 2004 Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) and other charges.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday announced the attachment of immovable properties belonging to Rampal Singh, a former vice-chancellor of Uttar Pradesh's Chaudhary Charan Singh University, and his Trust amid a money laundering investigation related to alleged misconduct in the 2004 CPMT exam and other violations.

A provisional order to freeze the properties located in Budaun and Bareilly districts has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), covering assets valued at Rs 3.21 crore, the ED confirmed in a statement.

The money laundering probe originated from an FIR filed by the state vigilance bureau, which conducted an independent inquiry and found Singh guilty of multiple irregularities during 2003-2005. These included irregularities in the 2004 CPMT, unlawful appointments, and improper college affiliations. Singh, together with other senior executives, reportedly caused a wrongful loss of Rs 3.64 crore to the government and acquired properties during the offense period.

(With inputs from agencies.)