<h1>EOW attaches 16 properties worth Rs 8 crore of senior official under Prevention of Corruption Act over disproportionate assets</h1> A state Economic Offences Wing attached 16 immovable properties valued at Rs 8 crore belonging to a senior state administrative officer on allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to known income. The DA case was registered in July 2024 and an FIR was lodged under the Prevention of Corruption Act (as amended). Investigators allege acquisition of numerous properties using coal levy funds and other corrupt sources; 29 properties worth about Rs 39 crore were earlier seized by the Enforcement Directorate in a related money-laundering probe, in which the officer is currently on bail. The EOW sought court attachment on June 16, 2025.