CBI files FIR against Bhajiyawala, his 2 sons and bank manager

New Delhi/Surat: The CBI has filed an FIR against Surat based ‘financier’ Kishor Bhajiaywala, his two sons and a senior manager of a co-operative bank in connection with the recovery of over Rs one crore in new currency during the recent raids conducted on his residence, office and bank lockers.

A CBI official today said that the FIR has been lodged against Kishor, his two sons Jignesh and Vishal and the senior manager of the Surat People’s Cooperative Bank, Pankaj Bhatt. The CBI in its FIR has also mentioned about the involvement of some unknown people in the matter. Appropriate action will be initiated after completion of investigation.

Notalbly, during the IT raids conducted recently, Rs 2000 notes worth over Rs one crore, large ammount of gold, silver and diamond jewelry worth over Rs 10 crore and documents of various properties were found. The CBI has also conducted raids in this connection. Over a dozen bank lockers of Bhajiyawala, who once used to be a road side tea and snacks vendor, were thoroughly checked during the IT raids. He is said to have made his empire by lending money at exorbitant rates and usurping properties and other valuables on failing to repay.

Interestingly CBI in-charge director Rakesh Asthana was police commissioner of Surat some time ago.

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