The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court sentences then Customs Superintendent, Uran, Dist. Raigad to two years’ Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 50,000 in a case of Disproportionate Assets.
The Special Judge for CBI cases, Mumbai sentenced Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs, Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Uran, Dist. Raigad to two years’ Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 50,000/- in a case of Disproportionate Assets. The properties in the nature of disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs. 88,23,328/- are to be forfeited to the State of Maharashtra under of PC Act.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered the case against Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs, Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Uran, Dist. Raigad (Maharashtra).
It was alleged that the accused public servant was in possession of Disproportionate Assets to the tune of Rs. 1,02,70,386/- (233%) in his name and in the name of his family members during the check period 01/01/1998 to 04/02/2013.
The case was an outcome of a trap case by CBI, in which the name of Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey was disclosed. During the searches conducted at the residence of Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, cash amounting to Rs. 96,92,101 was seized.
After completion of investigation, chargesheet was filed by CBI on 12.12.2014 against Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs before the Spl. Judge for CBI cases, Mumbai.
The Court, after trial, found the accused guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
