State vs 7 accused — Chandigarh civic funds fraud case

Chargesheet30 Sep 2026

CBI files supplementary chargesheet in IDFC public fund fraud case

A supplementary CBI chargesheet has detailed the modus operandi involving a hawala trail and the use of shell firms named after Hindu deities to siphon funds from Haryana government bodies through IDFC Bank.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation submitted a supplementary chargesheet, which is an additional document listing formal accusations.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, and there are seven accused individuals.
When:: Reported on 30 Sep 2026.
Where:: The CBI office in Chandigarh.
Why:: The filing details a method where funds were moved through illegal money transfers and fake companies.
What it means:: This document outlines how the accused allegedly stole public money from Haryana government groups using a bank.

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Chargesheet12 Sep 2026

CBI chargesheets former CEO, wife in Crest scam

The CBI filed a chargesheet against the former CEO and his wife in connection with the Crest scam.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a formal document outlining the allegations against the individuals involved.
Who:: The CBI is the investigation agency. The former CEO and his wife are the accused. There are seven total accused in the case.
When:: Reported on 12 Sep 2026.
Where:: CBI, Chandigarh.
Why:: The chargesheet was filed because the agency alleges the former CEO and his wife were involved in a fraud case known as the Crest scam.
What it means:: This development officially brings the formal accusations before the court, allowing the legal process to move forward against those involved.

The Times of India

News22 Jul 2026

87 fraudulent transactions, Rs 340 crore siphoned from Chandigarh civic funds; ex-bank manager named ‘mastermind’ in CBI chargesheet

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has chargesheeted seven persons, including former IDFC FIRST Bank Sector-32 branch manager Ribhav Rishi, in the alleged Rs 340-crore Chandigarh civic funds fraud, accusing him of being the “principal…

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Seven people are accused of stealing money from Chandigarh civic funds through many fake transactions.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is the federal police agency, has named seven accused including former bank manager Ribhav Rishi.
When:: Reported on 22 Jul 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh, in a court overseen by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Why:: The agency filed a chargesheet, which is a formal document listing the crimes the individuals are accused of committing.
What it means:: The court will now proceed with the case against the seven individuals named as the accused.

The Indian Express

Filing2 Jul 2026

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation submits Smart City financial records to CBI

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has handed over financial records, officer signatures, and service files to the CBI to assist in the investigation of fake fixed deposits linked to IDFC Bank accounts.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation gave financial files, staff signatures, and service documents to the investigators.
Who:: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provided the records to the CBI agency to investigate the seven accused.
When:: Reported on 2 Jul 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh.
Why:: These documents were provided to help the investigation into fake fixed deposit accounts linked to IDFC Bank.
What it means:: The CBI now has new evidence to review to see how the municipal funds were handled.

The Times of India

Hearing16 May 2026

Haryana government grants sanction to interrogate IAS officers in IDFC bank fraud probe

The Haryana government has granted Section 17-A sanction for the CBI to interrogate five IAS officers in connection with the Rs 645-crore IDFC bank fraud case, with applications pending for three additional officers.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Haryana government gave the Central Bureau of Investigation permission to question five senior government officials.
Who:: The Haryana government granted the permission, the Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency investigating, and five IAS officers are the officials to be questioned.
When:: Reported on 16 May 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh.
Why:: This allows the investigation into an alleged bank fraud to move forward by questioning these officials.
What it means:: The agency can now legally interview these officers to gather information for the ongoing fraud case.

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CBI files supplementary chargesheet in IDFC public fund fraud case

CBI chargesheets former CEO, wife in Crest scam

87 fraudulent transactions, Rs 340 crore siphoned from Chandigarh civic funds; ex-bank manager named ‘mastermind’ in CBI chargesheet

Chandigarh Municipal Corporation submits Smart City financial records to CBI

Haryana government grants sanction to interrogate IAS officers in IDFC bank fraud probe