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Crime
IAS Officers Accused of Misusing Haryana Funds for Gold, Parties in IDFC First Bank Scam
✍️ Inventiva
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:33 AM
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Senior IAS officers in Haryana have been implicated in a fraud where public money was allegedly spent on gold coins, entertainment parties and hotel expenses, linked to the IDFC First Bank case.
Senior Indian Administrative Service officers in Haryana are under investigation after allegations surfaced that they diverted public funds for personal luxuries. The probe, initiated by state vigilance authorities, points to the misuse of several hundred crore rupees earmarked for departmental expenses.
According to preliminary findings, the officials allegedly purchased gold coins, organized mujra-style entertainment events and settled hotel bills using the misappropriated money. These transactions were reportedly routed through accounts linked to IDFC First Bank, raising concerns about the bank's compliance monitoring.
IDFC First Bank has confirmed that it flagged irregularities in the accounts and is cooperating with law‑enforcement agencies. The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Haryana Vigilance Department have been tasked with examining the flow of funds and identifying all parties involved.
Authorities have not disclosed the names of the officers under scrutiny, but they have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and that any individuals found guilty will face strict legal action.
According to preliminary findings, the officials allegedly purchased gold coins, organized mujra-style entertainment events and settled hotel bills using the misappropriated money. These transactions were reportedly routed through accounts linked to IDFC First Bank, raising concerns about the bank's compliance monitoring.
IDFC First Bank has confirmed that it flagged irregularities in the accounts and is cooperating with law‑enforcement agencies. The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Haryana Vigilance Department have been tasked with examining the flow of funds and identifying all parties involved.
Authorities have not disclosed the names of the officers under scrutiny, but they have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and that any individuals found guilty will face strict legal action.