In accordance with the terms of the PMLA, 2002, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) detained Anil Kumar Meena, also known as Sher Singh Meena, and Babulal Katara, a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, on September 15, 2023. Anil Kumar Meena, also known as Sher Singh Meena, and Babulal Katara were presented before the Honourable Special Court of PMLA, Jaipur. For three days, ED was given custody by the honourable court.
An inquiry was started by the ED based on FIRs/Charge-sheets submitted by the Rajasthan Police under several IPC sections against Babulal Katara, Anil Kumar Meena, also known as Sher Singh Meena, and other connected individuals.
An investigation by the ED showed that Babulal Katara, a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), had sold Anil Kumar Meena, also known as Sher Singh Meena the General Knowledge question paper for the Senior Teacher Grade II Competitive Examination, 2022, which was to be held by the RPSC on December 21, 22, and 24 at various locations in Rajasthan. Additionally, Bhupendra Saran, Suresh Dhaka, and other members of the Syndicate received the aforementioned documents from Anil Kumar Meena, who also delivered them to applicants for a fee ranging from Rs. 8 to 10 lakh per candidate.
Earlier, on June 5, 2023, the ED searched 15 locations belonging to the accused, recovering damning paper and digital data as a consequence. Additionally, by Provisional Attachment Order dated 18.08.2023, the ED has provisionally attached the real estate holdings of Babulal Katara, Anil Meena AKA Sher Singh Meena, and others, valued at about Rs. 3.11 crore. Further research is now being conducted.
