CBI finalises chargesheet against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh in disproportionate assets case

The findings of a year-long probe, which is almost complete, alleges that a complex web of investments, unsecured loans, property and share purchase besides false claims of agriculture income were used to camouflage the assets which were disproportionate to known sources of his income, CBI sources said. They said the agency will soon move Delhi High Court seeking permission to file the charge sheet in the matter.

A detailed forensic analysis of documents and cyber forensic analysis of the computers of Singh’s associates shows an alleged conspiracy in which money was purportedly routed through a complex web of shell companies into real estate investments as well, the sources claimed. The FIR had named Singh, his wife Pratibha Singh, LIC agent Anand Chauhan and Chunni Lal Chauhan. The allegations have been refuted by Singh.

In a statement, the CBI spokesperson had said it was further alleged that Singh had invested his unaccounted income in LIC policies in his name and in the name of his wife and other family members through a private person by showing the same as agricultural income.