Archive · 6 Aug 2025
ED Raids Assam Locations in IAS Officer Money Laundering Probe
The government is looking into a retired IAS officer, Sewali Devi Sharma, for allegedly misusing funds in a teacher training program.
She is accused of breaking rules, like opening bank accounts without permission and spending a lot of money without proper checks.
The ED is investigating, searching locations to find the money and see who else was involved.
ED conducted raids in Assam at eight locations linked to retired IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma.
The investigation involves alleged money laundering and financial irregularities within the D.El.Ed. program.
Sharma is accused of opening unauthorized bank accounts and diverting over Rs 115 crore.
Over Rs 105 crore was spent without following proper financial procedures.
Contracts were reportedly awarded to family members and associates without competitive bidding.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and former IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma.
- What
- ED conducted raids in Assam as part of a money laundering investigation involving a former IAS officer.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Assam, at eight locations.
- Why
- To investigate alleged money laundering and financial irregularities related to the D.El.Ed program.
Allegations Against Sewali Devi Sharma
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Financial Mismanagement
Allegations Against Sewali Devi Sharma
Sharma deposited funds in unauthorized bank accounts and diverted funds from the government treasury.
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Contract Awarding
Allegations Against Sewali Devi Sharma
Expenditure was incurred on supplies and contracts given to family members, close associates, or CA Sarang More.
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- Target
- Sewali Devi Sharma
- Role
- Retired IAS officer
- Allegations
- Money laundering, financial irregularities, disproportionate assets
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Program Involved
- D.El.Ed. program
- Funds Involved
- Over Rs 115 crore diverted, over Rs 105 crore spent improperly
- Action
- Raids at eight locations
Sources
Assam: ED raids against former IAS officer in DA case
ED raids 8 premises linked to retired IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma in DA Case
Assam: ED raids against former IAS officer in DA case
Assam: ED raids ex IAS officer, others in Rs 105-cr SCERT ‘fraud’ case
Probe Agency Conducts Raids In Money Laundering Case Against Ex IAS Officer In Assam
