CBI files chargesheet against former govt official

 The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed a chargesheet against the then Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zone, Surat and Mangalore (now retired as Additional DGFT) and others including his family members in a disproportionate assets case.

The CBI said it filed a chargesheet against Vijay Narayan Shewale (ITS) under several sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and and Indian Penal Code.

The agency had registered a case against Shewale on allegations of acquiring huge assets in his own name, as well as in the names of his family members, during January 1, 1999 to July 14, 2016.

The agency said during investigation it had recovered cash to the tune of Rs 2 crore; 42 immovable properties at Mumbai, Malegaon and Nasik acquired through purchase and gifts from in-laws. He allegedly had 25 bank accounts in the name of his family members.

It was also alleged that huge cash was frequently deposited in most of the accounts. Disproportionate assets worth Rs 14.50 crore were found in his possession as on July 14, 2016.IANS