<h1>Former Forest Officer Charged Under PMLA for Rs 23.46 Crore Fraud and Misuse of Corporate Funds</h1> A retired Indian Forest Service officer has been charged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with an alleged fraud involving approximately Rs 23.46 crore at a women's cooperative finance corporation. The charges allege that during the officer's tenure, between 2005 and 2008, he colluded with others to misappropriate funds through irregular appointments, unauthorized land transactions, and procedural violations. Additional allegations include misuse of corporate properties, dishonest withdrawals, illegal appointments to secure loyalty, disbursing loans without proper documentation, opening secret bank accounts, executing fake agreements, and diverting funds for personal gain. The officer is also accused of purchasing assets at inflated rates without tenders. Assets worth Rs 1.26 crore have been attached as part of the investigation. A special court has taken cognizance of the prosecution complaint.