Former CSMCL managing director Arunpati Tripathi has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹172-crore overtime payment scam in Chhattisgarh. The action was taken by the state’s Economic Offences Wing and Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW-ACB), according to the case details cited in the report.
Investigators are looking into alleged irregularities linked to overtime payments, with the case centering on a large sum said to total ₹172 crore. The arrest marks a significant step in the probe into how the payments were processed and whether rules were violated.
Following his arrest, Tripathi was produced before a court and remanded to custody till July 20. The custody period is expected to allow investigators to continue questioning and examine records related to the alleged scam.
The case has drawn attention because of the size of the alleged financial irregularity and the senior position held by the accused. Further developments are likely to depend on the ongoing EOW-ACB investigation and any findings that emerge during custody.
