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Chhattisgarh public service commission ex-Chairman arrested in money laundering case related to recruitment scam

The former Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Taman Singh Sonwani, has been arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case tied to allegations of corruption during CGPSC recruitment exams held in 2021 and 2022. The case involves accusations of question paper leaks, manipulation of the selection process, and the preferential selection of Sonwani’s relatives and other favored individuals for senior public posts. The ED alleges that Sonwani amended recruitment rules to exclude 'nephew' from the definition of 'family,' enabling the selection of his relatives. He was previously arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and was in judicial custody. The scandal came to light during the 2023 Assembly election campaign, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party targeting the ruling Bhupesh Baghel government. The ED aims to trace the illicit funds and uncover those involved in the alleged conspiracy.

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Chhattisgarh public service commission ex-Chairman arrested in money laundering case related to recruitment scam

The former Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), Taman Singh Sonwani, has been arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in a money laundering case tied to allegations of corruption during CGPSC recruitment exams held in 2021 and 2022. The case involves accusations of question paper leaks, manipulation of the selection process, and the preferential selection of Sonwani’s relatives and other favored individuals for senior public posts. The ED alleges that Sonwani amended recruitment rules to exclude 'nephew' from the definition of 'family,' enabling the selection of his relatives. He was previously arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and was in judicial custody. The scandal came to light during the 2023 Assembly election campaign, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party targeting the ruling Bhupesh Baghel government. The ED aims to trace the illicit funds and uncover those involved in the alleged conspiracy.

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