Vigilance case registered in AFDCL scam

 STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption has registered a case (30/2023) against the around Rs 25-crore scam in AFDCL (Assam Fishery Development Corporation Limited) based on an FIR lodged by the present Managing Director of the Corporation, Prasanta Borkakati.

According to sources, Borkakati filed the FIR against nine persons, including former MDs of the corporation and other employees. According to the FIR, without floating any tenders, the Corporation showed to have done developmental works and transferred Rs 11.98 crore to the accounts of some people against the works. The FIR further alleged that the accused looted Rs 27 lakh in the name of preparing DPRs (Detailed Project Reports).

The present MD of the Corporation lodged the FIR as soon as the embezzlement of funds came to light. According to sources, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption has already started its investigation, leading to the seizure of many incriminating documents.

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption registered the case under Section 120(B)/406/409 of the IPC, R/W Section 13(1)(a)/13(2) of the PC Act, 1988.

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