Archive · 26 Jul 2026
ED Arrests Ex-Chhattisgarh PSC Chairman in Paper Leak Case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Taman Singh Sonwani, the former chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, for money laundering.
This is related to a case where question papers for state service exams in 2020 and 2021 were leaked and manipulated.
The investigation is ongoing to find out more about the leak and the money laundering activities.
Sonwani denies the charges, saying they are politically motivated.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Taman Singh Sonwani, former Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, on July 25, 2024.
Sonwani is charged with money laundering in connection with the leak of question papers for state service exams in 2020 and 2021.
The case involves the manipulation of examinations conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission.
Sonwani denies the charges, alleging they are politically motivated.
The Enforcement Directorate is continuing its investigation to uncover the full extent of the paper leak and money laundering activities.
- Who
- Taman Singh Sonwani, former Chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
- What
- Arrest for money laundering in an examination paper leak case
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Alleged involvement in the leak of question papers and manipulation of state service examinations
Government and Law Enforcement
Accused Individuals
Role in the Case
Government and Law Enforcement
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating and prosecuting the case to uncover the full extent of the paper leak and money laundering activities.
Accused Individuals
Taman Singh Sonwani, the former chairman, denies any wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
- Date of Arrest
- July 25, 2024
- Charges
- Money laundering
- Examination Years
- 2020 and 2021
- Agency Involved
- Enforcement Directorate
- Position of Accused
- Former Chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
- Location of Arrest
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Alleged Bribe Amount
- Rs 45 lakh
