Raipur. The investigation into the CGPSC-2021 recruitment scam is no longer limited to alleged irregularities in the exam. The ED and CBI investigations claim to have uncovered a multitude of alleged financial transactions and suspicious fund transfers.

According to investigating agencies, large sums of money were allegedly accepted in exchange for selection to positions such as deputy collector and DSP. The CBI investigation claims to have uncovered evidence of suspicious financial transactions totaling ₹4.7 million and alleged illegal extortion of ₹1.3 crore.

The ED alleges that a portion of the money allegedly received in exchange for recruitment was transferred through the "Gramin Vikas Samiti." According to the agency, many of the individuals associated with the organization were relatives or close associates of the then CGPSC Chairman, Taman Singh Sonwani. His wife, Padmini Singh Sonwani, was the organization's president. The entire network is now being investigated under the money laundering angle.

The CBI chargesheet names coaching operator Utkarsh Chandrakar as the alleged key middleman. The agency claims he extorted ₹1.3 crore from candidates by promising them question papers and selection. He is reportedly absconding since his anticipatory bail was rejected.

Investigating agencies are also probing more than 12 recruitment examinations conducted during Taman Singh Sonwani's tenure. A total of 29 people have been charged in the case. However, a final decision on the charges will be made only after the judicial process.