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Kerala HC orders CBI probe against former Chief Secretary KM Abraham

Kerala HC orders CBI probe against former  Chief Secretary KM Abraham

Kochi, Apr 11 (UNI) Kerala High Court on Friday ordered a CBI probe against former Kerala Chief Secretary KM Abraham, who is currently the Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, in connection with the illegal amassment of wealth.
The court issued the order adjudicating a petition filed by social activist Jomon Puthenpurackal, who alleged that the official acquired wealth disproportionate to his income during his tenure as Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department in 2015.
A single-judge bench of the High Court, headed by Justice K. Babu directed the Kochi unit of CBI to probe against KM Abraham, who is also currently serving as the CEO of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
Earlier, the State Vigilance Department had conducted a probe into it and closed the complaint.
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