Haryana Government Takes Stern Action in Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud Case

The Haryana government has taken decisive action by dismissing Naresh Bhuwani, a Superintendent in the Development and Panchayats Department, implicated in a massive Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case. Officials cited constitutional provisions as the basis for this dismissal, underscoring a zero-tolerance stance toward corruption.

This action follows an investigation revealing Bhuwani's involvement in a complex financial fraud scheme, where government funds were illicitly transferred to shell companies. The case involved coordinated efforts with private individuals, as detailed in reports and an ensuing FIR registered under multiple legal provisions.

The matter was thoroughly investigated by an inquiry committee established in February 2026. The Chief Minister emphasized that such corruption would face severe consequences, in line with efforts to uphold integrity within the state's administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)