The MHA approved a CBI probe against AAP leader Satyendra Jain under the Prevention of Corruption Act for extortion allegations.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against former Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyedar Jain under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Jain, who is in jail for a money laundering case, was accused of extorting Rs 10 crore from alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar for providing him protection inside jail. The CBI inquiry was approved on March 22, following which Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena forwarded the file to the Chief Secretary for further appropriate action.

March 29, 2024
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