News for 'funds diversion'

Karnataka Minister Nagendra Faces Charges In Funds Diversion Case

Karnataka Minister Nagendra Faces Charges In Funds Diversion Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The CBI has filed three chargesheets against former Karnataka minister B Nagendra and his associate Nekkanti Nagaraj for allegedly diverting Rs 89 crore in state government funds intended for Scheduled Tribes.

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests 11 individuals, including bank employees and a government official, in connection with a fraud case involving IDFC First Bank and the illegal diversion of government funds.

CBI Uncovers Rs 661 Crore Government Funds Siphoning Scam

CBI Uncovers Rs 661 Crore Government Funds Siphoning Scam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The CBI has conducted searches across Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore fraud involving the siphoning of government funds from Haryana government departments and the Chandigarh administration. The probe targets public servants, bank officials, and a private consultancy, with a chargesheet already filed against some accused.

Rajesh Exports shares hit lower circuit as Sebi bars CEO Rajesh Mehta over financial misrepresentation

Rajesh Exports shares hit lower circuit as Sebi bars CEO Rajesh Mehta over financial misrepresentation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Shares of gems and jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd dropped 5 per cent to hit the lower circuit limit after capital markets regulator Sebi barred its promoter and CEO Rajesh Mehta from dealing in the company's securities, alleging large-scale misrepresentation of financial statements and diversion of funds.

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Sebi bans Wadhawan brothers for five years in DHFL fund diversion case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd's (DHFL) former promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan for five years from the securities market for alleged diversion of funds. They have also been barred from holding any key position in a listed company.

ABG's auditor failed to red-flag fund diversion

ABG's auditor failed to red-flag fund diversion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The auditor of ABG Shipyard, which is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the Rs 23,000-crore default to banks, had settled an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) by paying a small settlement fee in 2019. The regulator had initiated an investigation into the fund diversion from ABG Shipyard and had asked the auditor to explain why it failed to detect fund diversion in time. In his settlement application, auditor MN Ahmed, partner of Nisar & Kumar, a chartered accountant firm, said he ceased to be an Indian citizen and has retired from the profession.

Rajesh Exports denies financial irregularities, blames 'communication gap' for Sebi action

Rajesh Exports denies financial irregularities, blames 'communication gap' for Sebi action

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Rajesh Exports has refuted allegations of financial irregularities, stating that its reported revenues are accurate and attributing the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) interim action to a 'communication gap' between the regulator and the company.

Mallya denies Diageo's fund diversion charges

Mallya denies Diageo's fund diversion charges

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'It is surprising and unfortunate that unfounded allegations are now being made without any reference to me whatsoever,' Vijay Mallya said.

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The mystery surrounding the alleged fund diversion from Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) by founders Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka has thickened with speculations of an amount multiple times higher than that cited by the ex-parte interim order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) dated June 12, 2023. While Zee shares witnessed a fresh selloff on Wednesday, news reports of accounting fraud left investors guessing about the hole in the media broadcaster's books. An order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in October 2023 had clearly hinted that Sebi's investigation had found a deeper rout.

Delhi Government Orders Audit Of Key Industrial Zones

Delhi Government Orders Audit Of Key Industrial Zones

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive audit of the Narela and Bawana industrial areas, covering the period from 2011-12 to 2025-26. The audit, initiated by the DSIIDC, aims to identify financial irregularities, fund diversions, and their financial impact within these public-private partnership projects.

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR to investigate the alleged embezzlement of 550 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank, following a referral from the state government.

Shun arrogance, follow law: Priyank Kharge fires fresh salvo at RSS

Shun arrogance, follow law: Priyank Kharge fires fresh salvo at RSS

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has intensified his demand for the RSS to register itself and disclose its financial dealings, arguing that the organisation cannot wield significant social and political influence while simultaneously claiming no political agenda and evading public accountability. Kharge's remarks follow RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's rejection of such calls, with Bhagwat asserting the organisation is neither secretive nor operating outside public scrutiny.

United Spirits shows proof of Mallya's fund diversion

United Spirits shows proof of Mallya's fund diversion

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

USL claims it has given a report on how the liquor baron channelled money from the company to Kingfisher Airlines, Force India and Watson.

ED Attaches Unitech Group Assets In Money Laundering Case

ED Attaches Unitech Group Assets In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 634 crore of a Unitech Group realty project in Noida as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraud with homebuyers.

How CBI Is Tackling Widespread Builder-Banker Fraud

How CBI Is Tackling Widespread Builder-Banker Fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against Ninex Developers Ltd and its director for alleged fraudulent activities in a Gurugram housing project. This marks the 11th charge sheet in the ongoing builder-banker nexus investigation, initiated by the Supreme Court, which involves 50 cases nationwide where homebuyers were allegedly cheated.

How CBI Is Tackling Widespread Builder-Banker Fraud

How CBI Is Tackling Widespread Builder-Banker Fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against Ninex Developers Ltd and its director for alleged fraudulent activities in a Gurugram housing project. This marks the 11th charge sheet in the ongoing builder-banker nexus investigation, initiated by the Supreme Court, which involves 50 cases nationwide where homebuyers were allegedly cheated.

Court allows CBI to arrest Reliance Group executive in bank loan case

Court allows CBI to arrest Reliance Group executive in bank loan case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has granted the CBI permission to arrest Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive at Reliance Group, in connection with a case involving the alleged misuse of bank loans. Jhunjhunwala was already in judicial custody in Delhi for a related money laundering case.

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, where over one lakh investors were reportedly defrauded.

India's Space Plans Hit Funding Snag

India's Space Plans Hit Funding Snag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

While India's interplanetary ambitions remain significant, the current pace of financial and technical progress raises questions about whether the 2027-2028 timelines can be met.

CBI Files Chargesheet In Builder-Banker Nexus Case

CBI Files Chargesheet In Builder-Banker Nexus Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt Ltd and its directors, its sixth in the Supreme Court-directed probe into the builder-banker nexus case, officials said Friday.

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Centre has been inaugurated in Kohima to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the state's indigenous tribes.

CBI Raids Reliance ADA Group Offices In Mumbai

CBI Raids Reliance ADA Group Offices In Mumbai

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai related to Reliance ADA Group companies, including Reliance Telecom and Reliance Finance, concerning alleged diversion of bank funds and losses to banks and LIC.

ED Files Chargesheet In Al-Falah University Land Fraud Case

ED Files Chargesheet In Al-Falah University Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Al-Falah University founder Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and others in a money laundering case involving the fraudulent acquisition of land worth approximately Rs 46 crore.

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Rajesh Exports has vehemently denied allegations of inflated revenues and preferential share placement to LIC, labelling them 'speculative inferences' and affirming its commitment to addressing concerns raised by Sebi.

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 3,034 Crore In Reliance Group Case

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 3,034 Crore In Reliance Group Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering probe against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) companies.

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'

Anil Nutrients Ltd and Director Face Money Laundering Charges in Bank Fraud Case

Anil Nutrients Ltd and Director Face Money Laundering Charges in Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Anil Nutrients Ltd, its director, and six others in connection with a money laundering case involving an alleged fraud of Rs 47.88 crore with Bank of India.

Whistleblower accuses Edelweiss ARC of fund diversion, other irregularities

Whistleblower accuses Edelweiss ARC of fund diversion, other irregularities

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has launched a probe into the books of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company (EARC) following allegations by a whistleblower of fund diversion and irregularities. The whistleblower, Paras Kuhad, a former additional solicitor general of India, had written to the Prime Minister's Office and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Kuhad has alleged that Edelweiss Group and Caisse de depot et placement du Qubec (CDPQ), a Canadian institutional investor, which hold stakes in the ARC, diverted funds and did not adhere to norms while making investments in EARC's instruments. Sources have indicated that a probe has been initiated, but the MCA did not comment on the issue.

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.

Sebi seeks UK's help to nail 'fund diversion' at United Spirits

Sebi seeks UK's help to nail 'fund diversion' at United Spirits

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Wants details of Vijay Mallya transactions over 4 years

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Karnataka have arrested an individual running a firm accused of operating a multi-crore deposit scam, attracting investments with promises of high returns. The case involves Shivaanand S Neelanavar and his firm Shivam Associates, also known as Acumen, who allegedly failed to return money to depositors after promising a 36 per cent annual return.

RIL Flags 'Extreme Volatility' Risks from West Asia Conflict, Silent on Jio IPO

RIL Flags 'Extreme Volatility' Risks from West Asia Conflict, Silent on Jio IPO

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has expressed caution regarding 'extreme volatility' risks stemming from the West Asian conflict, which could impact global oil demand and the company's margins, while also noting that near-term retail consumption demand may remain sensitive to macro conditions. Chairman Mukesh Ambani, in the annual report, remained silent on the timeline for Jio Platforms' anticipated public listing, stating the group will 'continue to evaluate strategic pathways'.

CBI Files Chargesheet Against CHD Developers For Fraud

CBI Files Chargesheet Against CHD Developers For Fraud

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against CHD Developers Ltd and its directors for alleged fraudulent activities in a Gurugram-based project, officials said.

Ex-Official Accused Of Swiss Francs Scam Granted Bail

Ex-Official Accused Of Swiss Francs Scam Granted Bail

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court granted bail to a former accounts officer accused of swindling more than 2 lakh Swiss francs from India's Permanent Mission in Geneva to fund his crypto-gambling ventures.

Nine Arrested In Delhi Coaching Scam: What We Know

Nine Arrested In Delhi Coaching Scam: What We Know

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested nine individuals linked to coaching institutes in connection with an alleged Rs 37.20-crore scam involving a Delhi government scheme.

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 27,048 crore from Indian equities so far in May, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Ex-Official Accused Of Swiss Francs Scam Granted Bail: Here's Why

Ex-Official Accused Of Swiss Francs Scam Granted Bail: Here's Why

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court granted bail to a former accounts officer accused of swindling more than 2 lakh Swiss francs from India's Permanent Mission in Geneva to fund his crypto-gambling ventures.

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Hampton Sky Realty Limited, formerly directed by Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, has issued a statement asserting its innocence and cooperation with authorities following the arrest of Arora in connection with a money laundering probe.

Court Denies Bail To Al-Falah Chairman In Money Laundering Case

Court Denies Bail To Al-Falah Chairman In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail application of Al-Falah chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in a Rs 493-crore money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, saying that the allegations against him are 'grave in nature'.

J-K school declared 'unlawful entity' under UAPA over banned Jamaat links

J-K school declared 'unlawful entity' under UAPA over banned Jamaat links

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A school in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly run by individuals affiliated with a banned organisation, has been declared an "unlawful entity" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).