CBI Press Releases 17-10-2023 (View Source Document)
FIVE YEARS RIGOROUS IMPRISONMENT TO THEN SUPERINTENDENT OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS FOR POSSESSING DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS
The Special Judge, CBI cases, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) has sentenced Shri Fauza Singh Pandher, then Superintendent, Central Excise & Customs (Preventive Branch), Daman Commissionerate, Vapi, District Valsad (Gujarat) to undergo five years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 20,00,000/-. The Court has also ordered confiscation of all seized money and jewellery which was seized during the searches.
The instant case was registered 30.06.2005 on a complaint against the accused. The accused was allegedly found in possession of Disproportionate Assets to the tune of Rs. 13,59,127.00/- (DA % =261%) during the check period 01.01.2000 to 03.05.2005. After investigation, a chargesheet was filed on 31.08.2006. The Trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted him.
Earlier, in another case registered on 03.05.2005, CBI had caught Shri Fauza Singh Pandher, then Superintendent, Central Excise & Customs (Preventive Branch), Daman Commissionerate, Vapi, District Valsad (Gujarat) while accepting bribe of Rs. 30,000/-. During searches, following trap, various documents regarding investments made by him in the name of self & his family members and also other assets were found. In this case, he was also convicted by Competent Court at Ahmedabad and was sentenced to undergo 3 Years RI with fine of Rs.5,000/- on 30.12.2019.
CBI Press Releases 17-10-2023 (View Source Document)
