The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable properties worth approximately Rs 1 crore related to some of the accused, including the alleged mastermind Yatin Yadav, in the 2022 police sub-inspector recruitment scam in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducted the examination in March 2022, but the selected list of 1,200 candidates was canceled by the administration in July following allegations of paper leaks and malpractices.
ED, Jammu has attached movable properties in the form of bank balances relating to accused Yatin Yadav, M/s New Global Fumigation Corporation, Prop. Yatin Yadav and his associate Lokesh Kumar, to the tune of Rs. 1 Crore (approx.) under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 in a case…
— ED (@dir_ed) April 6, 2024
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which was handed over the case, filed a chargesheet against 33 accused, including Yatin Yadav from Haryana, in November 2022. Subsequently, the ED, Jammu, registered a case against the accused under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
In a statement on X, the ED said, “ED, Jammu has attached movable properties in the form of bank balances relating to accused Yatin Yadav, M/s New Global Fumigation Corporation, Prop Yatin Yadav, and his associate Lokesh Kumar, to the tune of Rs 1 crore (approx) under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 in a case relates to paper leak of examination conducted by J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for the recruitment of 1200 Sub-Inspectors of J&K Police, against monetary benefits by the accused Yatin Yadav and others.”
The attachment of assets by the ED is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile recruitment scam, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and the alleged involvement of organized criminal elements. The agency’s actions underscore the government’s commitment to cracking down on corruption and malpractices in public recruitment processes, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection of candidates for crucial positions in the administration.
As the investigation progresses, further revelations and actions are expected to unfold, aiming to hold accountable those responsible for compromising the sanctity of the recruitment process and upholding the principles of merit and integrity in public service.
