CBI registers case against NGO and its Chairperson on Allegations of FCRA Violations; Conducts Searches:

CBI registers case against NGO and its Chairperson on Allegations of FCRA Violations; Conducts Searches The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against an NGO based in Delhi and Chairperson-cum-Secretary of the said NGO, on allegations of violations of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010. Searches are being undertaken today at two locations in Delhi, including the accused's official and home premises. It has been alleged that the NGO transferred Rs. 32,71,915 (approx.), other than salary/ wages/ remuneration, from its FCRA account to the account of an individual(s) during 2020-21 in contravention of the terms of the FCRA, 2010. It has also been charged that the NGO diverted funds from its FCRA account through the firm(s) in violation of the FCRA, 2010. The investigation is ongoing in this case.