Anti-Corruption Bureau seizes jewellery worth ₹1.46 crore from joint director's locker, finds ₹64 lakh in nine bank accounts

The Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a raid on the premises of a joint director and discovered jewellery with an estimated market value of ₹1.46 crore hidden in the official locker. The seizure was part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving the officer. In addition to the jewellery, investigators traced and froze assets amounting to ₹64 lakh held in nine separate bank accounts linked to the official. The ACB officials documented the items and prepared a detailed inventory before handing them over to the appropriate authorities for further legal action. The case underscores the bureau’s intensified focus on curbing corruption within senior administrative ranks.

The recovered jewellery includes gold ornaments and diamond‑set pieces, though exact descriptions have not been disclosed pending forensic verification. The frozen bank balances were identified through a coordinated effort with multiple financial institutions, ensuring that the funds could not be moved or concealed further. The ACB has indicated that the evidence will be presented to a special court to determine any criminal liability.

Authorities have not released the name of the joint director or the specific department involved, citing procedural norms. The investigation remains active, and additional assets, if uncovered, may be subject to seizure under existing anti‑corruption statutes.