ED Files Money Laundering Case Against Former CISF Staffer in Hyderabad
The Enforcement Directorate's Hyderabad zonal office has taken decisive legal action by filing a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Roop Singh Meena. The accused served as a former assistant sub-inspector and ministerial staff member of the Central Industrial Security Force, stationed at the National Industrial Security Academy in Hyderabad.
Court Takes Cognisance of the Case
The Rangareddy court has officially taken cognisance of this significant financial crime case, marking a crucial step in the legal proceedings. This development follows an extensive investigation that uncovered systematic financial irregularities affecting CISF personnel.
Origins in Telangana Police FIR
The ED's probe traces its origins to a Telangana Police First Information Report that initially exposed large-scale diversion of National Pension Scheme contributions belonging to CISF personnel. Investigators discovered a sophisticated scheme that compromised the retirement security of numerous individuals.
Alleged Modus Operandi Revealed
According to detailed investigation findings, Meena allegedly exploited his official position while working in the NPS section at NISA. Investigators claim he misused his authorized login access to make unauthorized alterations to bank account details linked to permanent retirement account numbers.
The agency alleges that Meena systematically rerouted NPS contributions into accounts of both serving and resigned CISF personnel. He then reportedly submitted premature withdrawal requests to access these funds illegally.
Scale of Alleged Embezzlement
Through this elaborate scheme, Meena stands accused of embezzling approximately ₹60 lakh. The case's seriousness prompted its transfer to the Central Bureau of Investigation's anti-corruption branch in Hyderabad for further investigation in June 2025.
Money Laundering Techniques Uncovered
ED investigations have revealed sophisticated money laundering techniques employed to conceal the illicit funds. The agency claims Meena laundered misappropriated money through multiple bank accounts held in various names.
These accounts reportedly included those belonging to family members, friends, and other unrelated individuals who were allegedly unaware of the illegal transactions. The proceeds of crime were carefully layered through several accounts before being converted to cash or transferred for personal expenditures.
Utilization of Illicit Funds
Investigators have identified multiple areas where the embezzled funds were allegedly spent:
- Marriage expenses for family events
- Medical treatment costs for relatives
- Repayment of personal and family debts
- Investment in a dairy business venture
- Various other personal needs and expenditures
Asset Attachment by Enforcement Directorate
In a significant move preceding the prosecution complaint, the ED attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹80.62 lakh belonging to Meena in March 2025. This preventive action aimed to secure the proceeds of crime and ensure they remain available for potential recovery proceedings.
The case represents a serious breach of trust within a critical security organization and highlights vulnerabilities in pension fund management systems. The legal proceedings will now determine the validity of these serious allegations against the former CISF staff member.
