The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids on Friday at the residence and office of retired civil servant Harsh Mander. The raids are part of a new case related to alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).

Sources reveal that the agency interrogated several individuals connected to the case during the preliminary investigation.

This isn’t the first time Mander has come under scrutiny. In September 2021, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted raids at Mander’s residence in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The ED’s operation encompassed Mander’s residence, office, and a children’s home under his management in the city.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had earlier, in March of the same year, forwarded recommendations for a CBI inquiry against Mander’s Aman Biradari NGO, citing alleged FCRA violations. The MHA’s recommendations urged the CBI to initiate an inquiry into the NGO’s financial transactions.

This latest series of events raises questions about the nature of the allegations against Mander and his NGO, known for its social activism. As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the potential implications of the alleged FCRA violations