The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken major action in the case of a major government fund scam in Assam. Taking action, the Central Investigation Agency has seized movable and immovable properties of Assam government official Siwali Devi Sharma and her close relatives. The value of the seized properties is said to be around Rs 6.40 crore.

ED has taken this action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Let us tell you that this entire case is based on the FIR registered against Siwali Devi Sharma, which was registered by Vigilance Police Station Assam. He is accused of embezzling about Rs 105.76 crore by misusing government funds.

What was revealed in the ED investigation?
The ED investigation revealed that between 2017 and 2021, when Siwali Devi Sharma was the acting chairperson and director of ODL Cell, SCERT, Assam, she opened 347 study centers without the approval of the government and gave admission to 1,06,828 trainees. Whereas the government had approved only 59 study centers and 27,897 trainees.

According to ED’s investigation, Siwali Devi and her associates collected approximately Rs 115 crore as fees from these fake filings. It is alleged that he opened five bank accounts in the name of ODL Cell and did not deposit the amount in the government treasury.

ED seized many properties
ED investigation also revealed that Siwali Devi Sharma herself transferred all the funds despite not having financial authority. Siwali Devi Sharma transferred this money to her and her family’s accounts and then with this money, land, property and other assets were purchased. Now ED has temporarily attached these properties. The agency’s investigation is still ongoing.

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