Koda scam: HC orders CBI probe

In the circumstances of the case,we direct that the complaint of the petitioner be forwarded to the CBI for inquiry, the Bench said.

A petition seeking a CBI probe was filed by social activist Durga Oraon on March 2,2008. The petition furnished details published in local Hindi dailies showing how Koda in league with his associates amassed property disproportionate to their known sources of income and used hawala channels to invest crores of rupees in many countries abroad,including Indonesia and Thailand.

Koda,who was arrested by the state Vigilance on November 30,2009,has taken permission from the court to attend the monsoon session of Parliament.

The case has been posted for further hearing on August 16.