New Delhi, June 17cbicbicbi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted extensive searches at 14 locations across Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged embezzlement of government funds amounting to approximately ₹4 crore in Amethi district.
According to an official statement issued by the CBI, the searches were carried out in Lucknow, Ayodhya, Kushinagar, Pratapgarh and Amethi as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion and misappropriation of government funds from the Basic Education Department.
The agency said it registered the case on June 8, 2026, in compliance with an order passed by the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench. The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities and embezzlement involving government funds meant for educational purposes.
The FIR names five accused, including a then Junior Accounts Clerk of the Basic Education Department in Gauriganj, Amethi, a Block Quality Coordinator, a Block MIS Coordinator, a Headmaster of a Primary School in Jagdishpur, and an Assistant Teacher posted in Gauriganj. The case was originally registered at Gauriganj Police Station in Amethi district on March 21, 2025, following a complaint by the Finance and Accounts Officer of the Basic Education Department.
Investigators alleged that the accused, in conspiracy with each other and other unidentified persons, dishonestly diverted funds from the Government Treasury to various bank accounts, resulting in the embezzlement of nearly ₹4 crore.
During the searches conducted on Wednesday, the CBI recovered and seized several incriminating documents related to the alleged investment and utilization of the misappropriated funds. The agency also seized digital devices and other materials considered relevant to the investigation.
Officials said the recovered evidence is being examined and further investigation is underway to identify the full extent of the alleged conspiracy and trace the diverted funds.
The CBI stated that the investigation in the case is continuing and further action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the searches. (KNC)
