On Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra in connection to cash for query scam. CBI is also conducting raids in Kolkata’s other locations.
FIR against Mahua Moitra
CBI registered an FIR in cash for a query case against a former TMC leader, on Thursday. FIR was registered on the directions of Lokpal after receiving findings of CBI’s preliminary inquiry into the allegation against Moitra by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey.
Lokpal directed the agency to submit findings within six months and sought a monthly report regarding the status of the investigation.
Cash For Query Case
A complaint was lodged by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey with the Lok Sabha speaker, accusing Moitra of receiving ‘cash and gifts’ from Dubai businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
Dubey further alleged that Moitra received Rs 2 crore in cash from Hiranandani in exchange for asking questions in the Parliament. He added that she asked around 50 questions linked to the interest in Hiranandani’s business.
Last year, Lok Sabha had expelled Moitra for ‘unethical conduct’, and held her guilty of BJP MP’s allegations in cash for query case.
Mahua Moitra’s Petition Dismissed
Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court dismissed Moitra’s plea, seeking to prevent Dubey and Jai Dehadrai from making allegations against her in cash for query case.
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