ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Anti-Corruption Bureau, Panchkula (Haryana) under various sections of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against the accused
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, February 22, 2024: ED has filed Prosecution Complaint (PC) on 11.08.2023 and Supplementary Prosecution Complaint (PC) on 06.10.2023 against 10 accused persons which includes Sudhir Parmar (Ex-Judge, Spl. Court, Panchkula, Haryana) and others before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), Panchkula, Haryana under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the matter of Judge Bribery case, as per the ED’s Press Release issued on 21 Feb, 2024. The Hon’ble Court has taken cognizance of the PC and Supplementary PC on 20.02.2024.
ED initiated investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Anti-Corruption Bureau, Panchkula (Haryana) under various sections of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against the accused. ED investigation revealed that Sudhir Parmar, the Judge, received illegal gratification to the tune of approx. Rs. 7 Crore from owners / promoters of IREO Group and M3M Group for extending favours to them. The said illegal gratification was received by the Judge purportedly in the form of cash as well as loan into the bank accounts of the relatives of the judge without any documentation / justification. During the investigation, 05 accused persons were arrested by ED. Earlier, a Provisional Attachment Order attaching properties, including Residential Plot and Agricultural Land of the accused persons was issued and the same has also been confirmed by Ld. Adjudicating Authority vide order dated 18.01.2024 amounting to Rs. 7.59 Crore. Further investigation is under progress.
