May 15, 2016 9:14 PM

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CBI detains Anand Joshi in connection with FCRA notices to NGOs

Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI today detained Home Ministry official Anand Joshi in connection with a case of alleged issuance of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, FCRA notices arbitrarily to NGOs for financial gains. Joshi who is posted as under secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs was missing for the past five days after the CBI raided his house last week. He was traced to a relative's home in west Delhi by the CBI and was detained subsequently. <br/><br/>He was summoned by the CBI to appear for questioning after the agency registered case against him under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code and prevention of corruption act. After conducting raids at four locations, including his residence and office, the agency had recovered cash worth 7.5 lakh rupees and certain incriminating documents, including files pertaining Home Ministry and Information and Broadcasting Ministry were recovered. He is also accused of being in illegal possession of a file relating to actions under the FCRA.

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