CBI Raids Senior Passport Official’s Properties, Uncovers ₹60 Lakh in Cash
Deepak Chandra, a Senior Passport Superintendent, is under investigation for amassing disproportionate assets as CBI probes unexplained 146% wealth increase over six years.
- CBI has registered a case against Deepak Chandra, Senior Passport Superintendent, for allegedly accumulating assets far exceeding his declared income.
- Raids were conducted on March 25, 2025, at Chandra’s properties in Ghaziabad and Patna, leading to the recovery of ₹60 lakh in cash and key financial documents.
- Documents seized include records of bank deposits, mutual funds, property purchases, LIC investments, and vehicle registrations.
- Investigations reveal Chandra’s wealth increased by 146.43% between 2018 and 2024, with an unexplained ₹85 lakh surge in assets over six years.
- The CBI is analyzing financial records and investment patterns to trace the sources of Chandra’s wealth, with further legal actions anticipated based on findings.
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