The CBI and the ED have been directed by the Supreme Court to complete a time‑bound probe into alleged loan frauds amounting to roughly ₹73,006 crore across seven cases involving the RAAG.
Key Developments
- CBI is investigating seven cases of bank loan frauds totalling ₹73,000 crore and is also examining the role of certain public servants.
- ED seized documents related to a purported "Project Help" that allegedly used eight NBFCs to channel funds for IBC acquisitions, settling claims of ₹2,983 crore for merely ₹26 crore.
- The ED has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and is handling eight cases linked to RAAG.
- The Court emphasized collaborative effort among senior officials of investigative agencies to uncover any collusion by public officials in granting undue benefits.
- All agencies and financial institutions have been directed to extend full cooperation to the ED; the next hearing is scheduled for 30 April 2026.
Important Facts
• The CBI’s status report, filed in February 2026, listed seven fraud cases with cumulative losses of about ₹73,006 crore.
• The ED’s report highlighted that the alleged “Project Help” involved deliberate initiation of insolvency proceedings through unrelated lenders.
• Claims of ₹2,983 crore were settled for a paltry ₹26 crore, indicating possible undervaluation of assets.
Exam Relevance
Understanding the interplay between investigative agencies (CBI,
