Chhattisgarh DMF Scam: A Deep Dive into Alleged Financial Irregularities

The Economic Offences Wing in Chhattisgarh searched 14 locations linked to the DMF scam, recovering key documents and digital evidence. The alleged scam involved financial irregularities in tendering under the District Mineral Foundation during the previous Congress rule. Investigations are ongoing, focusing on corruption and illegal benefits.

The Chhattisgarh police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) conducted a major operation on Wednesday, raiding 14 locations across the state in connection with the alleged District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scam linked to the previous Congress administration. The EOW recovered crucial documents and digital evidence during these searches.

The raids targeted properties associated with companies and directors in Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Durg, and Dhamtari districts. Among the evidence collected are digital files, bank records, and documents pertinent to both movable and immovable assets. Details of possible illicit transactions, including fake billing and commission paid for work orders, are under scrutiny.

This investigation follows earlier charges filed by the EOW against nine individuals, including suspended IAS officer Ranu Sahu and other officials, for corruption related to the DMF fund in Korba district. The Enforcement Directorate has also been exploring the money laundering aspect of this alleged large-scale financial fraud.

(With inputs from agencies.)