News for 'embezzlement allegations'

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The unidentified youths shot Nijjar, a designated terrorist, inside the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, of which he was the head, at Surrey at 8:27 pm (local time) on Sunday, they said.

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recorded versions or bhajans being recited by those present at the temples were played out at around 5 am to counter the morning azaan being recited on the loudspeakers.

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Dubai-based billionaire BR Shetty has sued Bank of Baroda (BoB) and audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) in a New York court, accusing them of ignoring fictitious and fraudulent transactions that resulted in NMC Healthcare going bankrupt. Shetty is seeking $8 billion in damages in the suit that also names the top management of NMC Healthcare, and Netherlands-based Credit Europe Bank. A top NMC Healthcare official confirmed the development to Business Standard and said despite several meetings, senior BoB officials in India did not take remedial steps for fear of getting involved in an international ponzi scheme perpetrated by then senior management officials.

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

ED grills J'khand mining secretary Singhal for 9 hours in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She has been called again on Wednesday for a fresh round of grilling.

CBI charges Malayalam author Zacharia, 4 others in FCRA case

CBI charges Malayalam author Zacharia, 4 others in FCRA case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against noted Malayalam author Paul Zacharia and four others including two charitable organisations in a case related to embezzlement of foreign funds.

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

GST fraud probe into BharatPe finds deals with non-existent vendors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

An audit conducted by professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal confirms fintech firm's dealings with fake or non-existent vendors.

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com11 May 2023

In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad was fined Rs 6,000 by a court in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Wednesday for violating the model code of conduct during the 2009 assembly elections in the state.

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Jharkhand suspends mining secretary Pooja Singhal arrested for MGNREGS scam

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal, earlier arrested and remanded to the custody of the ED in a suspected money laundering case, was suspended by the Jharkhand government on Thursday, an official said.

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

ED arrests Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sources claimed that Singhal was "evasive" in her replies and hence was arrested.

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Wipro to pay $5 mn to close US probe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Six years ago, the company discovered an incident of embezzlement of about $4 mn by an employee.

'Dr Abdullah saying Srinivasan a gentleman understandable'

'Dr Abdullah saying Srinivasan a gentleman understandable'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Dr Farooq Abdullah's defence of the beleaguered BCCI president N. Srinivasan 'as part of his cover up to escape punishment for alleged embezzlement in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association'.

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea for interim bail of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh who along with others is accused of misappropriating Rs 2,397 crore of Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL) funds. Singh had sought interim bail for a short period on "humanitarian grounds" for helping his ailing mother to take part in the last rituals of his maternal uncle, who died on March 8 in Haryana. "We are of the opinion that the presence of the accused was not a must...," said a bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna while dismissing the plea.

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

Rediff.com28 May 2022

'With each ED, CBI raid on us the BJP thinks we will soften down.' 'But every such raid has strengthened the resolve of Shiv Sena leaders.'

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Chinese court upholds charges against Bo Xilai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

In its judgment delivered at a packed room, the court sentenced Bo to life in prison on the bribery charges, 15 years for embezzlement and seven years for abuse of power

SC questions source of money in Teesta's frozen account

SC questions source of money in Teesta's frozen account

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"Whose money is this? From where did the money in these bank accounts have come," a bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra asked the counsel for Setalvad.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

CBI probe against Teesta Setalvad's firm likely

CBI probe against Teesta Setalvad's firm likely

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The government may ask the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the alleged transfer of funds by the Ford Foundation to activist Teesta Setalvad's Sabrang Communication and Publishing Pvt Limited.

CBI's data entry operator, 7 others sent to JC till Sep 20

CBI's data entry operator, 7 others sent to JC till Sep 20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Eight persons, including a data entry operator in the the Central Bureau of Investigation pay and account office, arrested for allegedly embezzling over Rs 1.5 crore from the agency's bank account, have been remanded in judicial custody by a Delhi court for 14 days.

Demands for fresh JKCA elections

Demands for fresh JKCA elections

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

At least 20 working committee members on Wednesday demanded that the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association president Farooq Abdullah dissolve the existing set-up of office bearers for the sake of an independent inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of funds.

Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power in China

Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power in China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Disgraced former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai was Thursday charged with bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power by prosecutors in China's eastern Shandong Province.

UK to probe misuse of education aid in India

UK to probe misuse of education aid in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Shocked by reports of massive embezzlement in India in the use of millions of pounds granted as aid for education, Britain on Monday promised "zero tolerance to corruption" and launched an "immediate inquiry".

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

CBI probe sought in Rs 5900 crore NREGA scam in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Delhi-based Centre for Environment and Food Security has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking a thorough probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scam in Bihar.

Bihar govt to probe in misuse of Rs 5,900-cr NREGA funds

Bihar govt to probe in misuse of Rs 5,900-cr NREGA funds

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Bihar Rural Development Minister Nitish Mishra on Monday ordered an inquiry into the allegations that nearly 73 per cent of the funds allotted for implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in 38 districts of Bihar, between 2006 and 2012, have been embezzled by authorities.

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them by the trustee of three companies they previously owned indirectly.

China's Bo Xilai admits role in misuse of official funds

China's Bo Xilai admits role in misuse of official funds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai on Saturday said he had not acted to stop the embezzlement of government funds by his wife, the first time he has admitted to any of the charges against him since his trial began two days ago.

'Wipro staff driven to suicide by financial woes'

'Wipro staff driven to suicide by financial woes'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The body of 26-year-old Anup Kumar Agarwal was recovered from railway tracks between Byappanahalli and Krishnarajapuram stations on December 23, a few days after the company discovered the fraud and his alleged role in it.

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

He had already been granted bail in the Chaibasa Treasury Scam case in October 2020, and in the Deoghar Treasury Scam case in February 2020.

NREGA fraud: Jairam's letter to Mayawati

NREGA fraud: Jairam's letter to Mayawati

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The National Level Monitors have pointed out grave irregularities in the NREGA scheme in Uttar Pradesh.

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The indictment comes seven months after another Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against the 69-year-old ex-chief justice who lives in the United States

HC stays Teesta's arrest until June 19 in Gulbarg fund case

HC stays Teesta's arrest until June 19 in Gulbarg fund case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Granting a big relief to social activist Teesta Setalwad, her husband Javed Anand and slain Congress MP Ehsan Jafri's son Tanvir Jafri, the Gujarat High Court stayed their arrest here today, until June 19, in connection with the Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.

PMO staff arrested in fraud case

PMO staff arrested in fraud case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

An employee of the Prime Minister's Office has been arrested in connection with a case of alleged embezzlement.

Budhia's mother lodges FIR against his fmr trainer

Budhia's mother lodges FIR against his fmr trainer

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Budhia's mother accused the boy's former trainer of embezzling a huge amount collected for her son's welfare.

Former Citi executive charged with $19 mn fraud

Former Citi executive charged with $19 mn fraud

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A former top executive of Citigroup has been charged for allegedly siphoning off more than $19 million from the bank, the latest in a string of frauds that have come to light at the global banking giant.

Scam:Wipro changes controllership team after probe

Scam:Wipro changes controllership team after probe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The Bangalore-based firm also announced changes in certain key positions in the controllership team, but did not reveal the amount of money involved in the fraud.

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

Guj minister, 28 others named in co-op bank scam

Guj minister, 28 others named in co-op bank scam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

A complaint against Gujarat Minister of State for Cow Protection Prabhatsinh Chauhan and 28 others has been lodged alleging their involvement in the embezzlement of Rs 124 crore from the bank.