CBI arrests IAS official in Haryana govt. funds misappropriation case
The CBI has arrested a former Haryana IAS official, Pardeep Kumar, for his alleged role in a 169 crore rupee misappropriation scam involving government funds. The funds were siphoned off through unauthorized bank accounts and fraudulent fixed deposits.
Why it matters
This case exposes significant systemic corruption and banking fraud involving public funds in Indian state government departments.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) arrested an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official and former Member Secretary of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), in connection with the alleged misappropriation of ₹169 crore in government funds.
The report relies on official statements from the investigative agency regarding the arrest.
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