The Vigilance Bureau on Friday filed a chargesheet against Organising Secretary of the 34th National Games SM Hashmi and former Sports Director PC Mishra, arrested for embezzlement of funds in the purchase of equipment and other expenditure incurred during the Games held in Ranchi in November 2011.
“In the 450-page chargesheet filed against each of the accused in Rs28.38 crore scam, Hashmi and Mishra have been charged of embezzlement in the tender process as well as over-purchasing of sports equipment than actually required,” said a senior Vigilance Official requesting anonymity. As per the chargesheet, both Hashmi and Mishra allotted tenders on the basis of false documents, he added.The probe into the scam began after Jharkhand Wrestling Association general secretary Bhola Nath Singh lodged a complaint with the Vigilance Bureau accusing Anand, SM Hashmi, Treasurer Madhukant Pathak and Mishra of financial irregularities while purchasing Games equipment.