Archive · 27 May 2025
Chhattisgarh EOW Chargesheet in DMF Scam Names IAS Officer and Others
Imagine a fund called DMF meant to help people affected by mining.
Some officials and business people in Chhattisgarh are accused of cheating by taking money from the fund illegally.
They did this by making sure certain companies got contracts, and then they took a big cut of the money as a 'commission.'
This cost the government a lot of money.
Now, the police have filed a report with lots of evidence against them.
They are charged with different types of crimes, and some have already had money and assets seized.
The Chhattisgarh EOW filed a chargesheet against nine individuals in the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scam.
Accused face charges including criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and corruption.
Funds from DMF Trust in Korba were allegedly misappropriated through rigged tenders and commissions.
Approximately Rs 75 crore in commissions were siphoned off from the government.
The investigation revealed fake companies and illegal financial arrangements related to the scam.
- Who
- Nine accused, including bureaucrats and businessmen
- What
- A 6,000-page chargesheet filed by EOW detailing a scam involving the District Mineral Foundation (DMF).
- When
- The chargesheet was filed on May 27; the alleged misappropriation occurred during the 2021-2023 fiscals.
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Funds allocated under DMF Trust in Korba were misappropriated through a criminal conspiracy, rigged tenders, and commissions.
Government and EOW
Accused
Involvement in Corruption
Government and EOW
Accused of orchestrating a scam involving rigged tenders, fake companies, and illegal financial arrangements for personal gain.
Accused
Likely claim innocence, challenge the evidence, and deny any wrongdoing.
- Accused
- Senior bureaucrats and businessmen
- Investigating Agency
- Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW)
- Estimated Commission Siphoned
- Rs 75 crore
- Charges
- IPC sections 120B, 420, 467, 468, 471, and Prevention of Corruption Act
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh