Last Modified: Tue, Apr 11 2017. 03 43 PM IST

CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

CBI registers a preliminary enquiry against Delhi minister Satyendra Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering to the tune of Rs4.63 cr while being a public servant during 2015-16

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The matter against Satyendra Jain was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act. Ramesh Pathania/Mint
The matter against Satyendra Jain was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act. Ramesh Pathania/Mint

New Delhi: The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering against him.

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16 through Prayas Info Solutions Private Limited, Akinchand Developers Private Limited and Managalyatan Projects Private Limited.

The allegations against Jain also include purported money laundering to the tune of Rs11.78 crore during 2010-12 through these companies and Indometal Impex Pvt Limited.

The matter was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act.

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First Published: Tue, Apr 11 2017. 03 43 PM IST