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Crime
ED launches probe into Rs 44 crore tender fraud linked to suspended Tripura IAS officer
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:42 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate has opened an investigation into an alleged Rs 44 crore tender fraud involving a suspended IAS officer from Tripura.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally initiated a probe into a suspected tender fraud estimated at Rs 44 crore. The investigation centres on a senior Indian Administrative Service officer who was earlier suspended from service in the state of Tripura.
According to the agency's brief statement, the alleged irregularities pertain to the award of government contracts worth the mentioned amount. The officer’s involvement is being examined in connection with the tendering process, though specific details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed.
The ED has not announced any arrests or further actions at this stage. The probe remains ongoing, and officials have indicated that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
According to the agency's brief statement, the alleged irregularities pertain to the award of government contracts worth the mentioned amount. The officer’s involvement is being examined in connection with the tendering process, though specific details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed.
The ED has not announced any arrests or further actions at this stage. The probe remains ongoing, and officials have indicated that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.