Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials have launched extensive searches at multiple locations across Madhya Pradesh in connection with a significant scam involving Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV). On Monday, operations were carried out at the residences of the former vice-chancellor, Dr. Sunil Kumar, and suspended registrar RS Rajput in Bhopal.
The raids, which occurred early in the morning at Lake Pearl Garden, yielded documents and evidence related to allegations of money laundering against Rajput. At the time of the raid, Rajput was reportedly asleep. The ED team seized mobile phones belonging to both Rajput and his wife, and is currently analyzing various bank transaction records found at the residence.
The ongoing investigation has already led to the arrests of Kumar Mayank, the former manager of RBL Bank Bhopal; Ramkumar Raghuvanshi, the former manager of Axis Bank Pipariya; and Sunil Raghuvanshi, co-secretary of the Dalit Sangh organization in Sohagpur. Searches were also conducted in Narmadapuram district, specifically in Pipariya, where the NGO linked to the fund transfers is located.
An FIR has been registered against several individuals, including Professor Sunil Kumar, former registrar RS Rajput, and the then finance controller. In February, a three-member committee was established by the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development, and Employment to investigate the alleged transfer of Rs 19.48 crore from RGPV’s account to a private entity, with signatures from Rajput and the finance controller.
The ED has confiscated documents related to investments and property. It was revealed that funds were transferred to the NGO Dalit Sangh in Sohagpur, and further investigations are being conducted into how university funds were allegedly routed through various accounts. Searches are continuing at institutions and organizations where the misappropriated money has been transferred and stored.