Wealth Beyond Means: CBI Books Jaipur CGST Assistant Commissioner Over Unexplained Assets

CBI initiates action against a senior CGST officer in Jaipur after uncovering signs of massive financial irregularities. Raids across states reveal startling details -what has the probe brought to light? Read the article to know the full story.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht
Updated : 31 October 2025, 6:55 PM IST
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Jaipur: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Rati Ram Meena, Assistant Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Jaipur, for allegedly acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

According to officials, the FIR was lodged on 28 October 2025 following allegations that Meena enriched himself and his family members through illegal means while serving in CGST offices in Jaipur and Ahmedabad between August 2018 and August 2025.

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Assets Worth Over Rs 2.54 Crore Unearthed

The probe revealed that Meena and his family allegedly acquired assets worth ₹2.54 crore (approx.), nearly 100% disproportionate to his known income. Investigators believe the accused used multiple firms, LLPs, and companies in the names of his family members to route and conceal illicit funds.

Searches in Three Cities Recover Gold, Vehicles

CBI teams conducted extensive searches at several locations linked to the accused in Jaipur, Ankleshwar, and Ahmedabad, leading to the recovery of gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 35 lakh (approx.).

Officials also discovered that Meena and his family owned multiple immovable properties across Rajasthan, along with premium vehicles including a Porsche and a Jeep Compass. Two bank lockers held in the names of family members were also identified during the raids.

Follow-Up Action Underway

CBI officials said that further scrutiny of documents, digital data, and bank records is in progress to trace the complete money trail and identify all beneficiaries of the illegal assets.

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“The follow-up action after the search operations is currently in progress,” the CBI official press release confirmed, adding that further details will be shared after verification of seized materials.

Charges Under Prevention of Corruption Act

The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act for possession of disproportionate assets and criminal misconduct by a public servant.

CBI sources indicated that once the valuation and financial analysis are complete, the agency may summon the accused and associated individuals for questioning.

Location : 
  • Jaipur

Published : 
  • 31 October 2025, 6:55 PM IST