Chandigarh, May 1— The Haryana Government has dismissed Rajesh Sangwan, Controller Finance and Accounts, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, in connection with a financial scam. The action has been taken under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India.
A government spokesperson informed that Rajesh Sangwan was arrested on March 14, 2026, by the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in a case registered under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The investigation has revealed serious charges including misuse of government funds, criminal conspiracy, and fraud.
The probe has uncovered that the case involves a well-planned, multi-layered financial scam, wherein government procedures were manipulated and public funds were diverted through fraudulent banking transactions into accounts and entities linked to the accused and his associates. This scam has caused significant financial loss to the state.
The spokesperson further stated that, considering the gravity of the case, the state government has handed over the detailed investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Taking cognizance of the available evidence and the seriousness of the allegations, Rajesh Sangwan has been dismissed from service under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India.
