Chandigarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged ₹504 crore bank fraud case involving Haryana government funds, seeking detailed records of foreign travel undertaken by senior IAS officer Mohammad Shayin since 2011.

The agency has sought information from the Haryana government regarding the officer’s overseas visits, including the purpose of travel, approvals obtained and details of expenses incurred. However, the CBI has not named Mohammad Shayin as an accused in the case, and the investigation is still underway.

Alongside this, the agency conducted searches at five locations across Chandigarh and Ludhiana on Thursday, recovering documents and digital evidence linked to the alleged financial irregularities.

CBI conducts raids in Chandigarh and Ludhiana, seizes digital evidence

The searches were carried out at the premises of suspected beneficiaries, Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) official Anubhav Mishra, and other private entities allegedly linked to the case.

According to the CBI, officials recovered several important materials during the raids, including:

• Digital storage devices
• Digital signatures
• Property-related documents
• Financial records
• Electronic equipment
• Other investigation-related documents

The seized material will undergo forensic examination to trace the movement of funds and identify the alleged beneficiaries involved in the suspected diversion of government money.

₹504 crore fraud case linked to Chandigarh government accounts

The case relates to allegations that around ₹504 crore belonging to eight Haryana government departments was illegally diverted from accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank’s Sector-32 branch in Chandigarh.

According to the investigation agency, the funds were allegedly transferred through fraudulent fixed deposits and debit transactions before being routed to shell companies.

The investigation was initially handled by the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau but was later transferred to the CBI following a request from the state government.

CBI has already filed chargesheet against 17 accused

The CBI has so far filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons in the case.

Those named in the chargesheet include:

• Six bank officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank
• Three Haryana government officials
• Two companies
• Six private individuals

The agency is continuing its investigation to identify the complete money trail and determine the role of other individuals or entities allegedly connected with the fraud.

Probe continues into other Chandigarh Smart City cases

Apart from the ₹504 crore bank fraud case, the CBI is also investigating two separate cases related to Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) and CREST.

The agency has already filed chargesheets in both cases and stated that further investigation is underway to track the movement of funds and identify all those involved in the alleged misuse of public money.