A special court on Thursday sentenced former Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) superintendent Prasiddh Dubey, 66, and his wife Vimla Dubey, 62, to prison for amassing wealth far beyond their known income sources. Prasiddh Dubey received a four-year jail term, while his wife was sentenced to two years. Both were also fined ₹1 lakh each.
Case Details: Illegal Wealth Accumulated
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against Dubey on February 20, 2018, after discovering that his assets were disproportionate to his income. During the investigation, it was revealed that the couple possessed assets worth ₹90.90 lakh, which Dubey could not explain. The assets were accumulated between June 1994 and February 2018, while Dubey was working as a CGST officer in Mumbai.
Court’s Verdict: Guilt Proven Beyond Doubt
The special court, after examining over 100 prosecution witnesses, found both Prasiddh Dubey and his wife guilty. The court stated that the prosecution had fully proven its case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Code. The court also held that Vimla Dubey aided her husband in amassing these unexplained assets.
Forfeiture of Assets
The court ordered the forfeiture of properties worth ₹1.24 crore, which were identified as part of the illegal wealth. These properties will be handed over to the Maharashtra government after the appeal period. According to the investigation, the couple’s assets had grown from ₹36,820 at the start of the investigation period to ₹2.22 crore by the end. The disproportionate assets were found to be 56.2% higher than their known sources of income.
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