Khanpur MLA seeks probe by CBI or ED into alleged money laundering by ex-CM’s adviser
Saturday, 05 November 2022 | PNS | HARIDWAR
The independent MLA from Khanpur, Umesh Kumar has demanded an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the alleged money laundering case by a company reportedly connected to KS Panwar who was working as the industrial advisor to Trivendra Singh Rawat during his term as the chief minister.
Kumar alleged that Panwar was involved in the money laundering scam worth almost Rs 200 crore.He said that in 2018, a letter from the Reserve Bank of India was received by the Uttarakhand government in which it was stated that 10 fake companies are operating in an unauthorised manner in Uttarakhand. As soon as this letter was received, the then chief secretary of Uttarakhand had called a meeting and ordered the Special Task Force to investigate these companies.
However, Kumar alleged that Panwar as the industrial advisor to chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at that time got the probe stopped overnight. Kumar further alleged that Panwar managed to get the file “misplaced” and got such a major case suppressed. The MLA further claimed that this money laundering scam was one of the biggest such scams in Uttrakhand.
He said that ADG Law and Order V Murugeshan has given the investigation of this matter to Economic Offences Wing (EOW) which comes under the State government. Considering this, the MLA has sought a probe by the CBI or ED in the case. He further added that if the investigation by the EOW is not found to be satisfactory, he will approach the Uttarakhand High Court.
