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CBI registers PE against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering…

PTI | New Delhi | April 11, 2017 11:43 am

CBI registers PE against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain (Centre) (Photo: Twitter)

The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering against him.

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs.4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16 through Prayas Info Solutions private limited, Akinchand developers private limited and Managalyatan projects private limited.

The allegations against Jain also include purported money laundering to the tune of Rs.11.78 crore during 2010-12 through these companies and Indometal Impex pvt limited.

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The matter was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act.

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