The Anti-Corruption Bureau's raid on Udaipur's Divisional Consumer Protection Officer unveiled astonishing levels of unaccounted wealth. The officer faces charges of amassing assets far exceeding his lawful income. In strategically conducted operations, raids at the officer’s various premises in Udaipur and Bhilwara exposed his hidden fortunes.
Acting on intelligence from ACB headquarters, multiple teams executed a well-coordinated raid, focusing on the alleged disproportionate assets amassed by Divisional Consumer Protection Officer, Jaymal Singh Rathore. This thorough operation spanned four different locations.
Dr. Ravi Prakash Mehrada, Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, confirmed that confidential informants hinted at Rathore's vast wealth accrued beyond his legitimate means. This intelligence indicated properties and assets worth millions, including those linked to family members.
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The ACB's intelligence branch meticulously verified these tips, discovering undeniable evidence of illicit wealth accumulation. A case was then registered against Rathore, whose properties included five residential plots in Udaipur's Sardarpura Scheme, a plot in Madar Badgoan, and approximately 2.25 bighas of agricultural land in Sisarma. Furthermore, an array of luxury cars and significant amounts of cash, gold, and silver were seized during raids.
Notably, a luxurious hotel owned by the officer’s family, with lavish features including a rooftop restaurant, came under scrutiny. The investigation revealed it as a major financial undertaking, further accentuating the officer's exorbitant expenses.
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Evidence of additional investments across various bank accounts and insurance policies came to light, along with a joint bank locker awaiting inspection. During the operation, over 100 premium liquor bottles and various wildlife artifacts such as claws and horns were also found, triggering parallel legal procedures.
Preliminary reports and documents from ongoing investigations indicate Rathore leveraged corrupt practices throughout his tenure to amass substantial real estate and other possessions, all exceeding his lawful earnings. The revelations include possible benami property holdings, prompting in-depth investigations.
Under the supervision of ACB Additional Director General Smita Srivastava, thorough searches continue, and the investigation into disproportionate asset ownership advances.
