ED files case against ex-CISF staffer for pension fraud | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Enforcement Directorate, Hyderabad zonal office, has filed a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Roop Singh Meena, a former assistant sub-inspector and ministerial staff of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) posted at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA), Hyderabad. The Rangareddy court has taken cognisance of the case. The ED probe originates from a Telangana Police FIR which alleged large-scale diversion of National Pension Scheme (NPS) contributions of CISF personnel. According to investigators, Meena, while working in the NPS section at NISA, allegedly misused his official login access to unauthorisedly alter bank account details linked to permanent retirement account numbers.

The agency alleged that he rerouted NPS contributions into accounts of serving as well as resigned CISF personnel and subsequently withdrew the funds by submitting premature withdrawal requests. Through this modus operandi, Meena is accused of embezzling around ₹60 lakh. The case was transferred to the CBI’s anti corruption branch, Hyderabad, for further investigation in June 2025. ED investigations revealed that Meena allegedy laundered the misappropriated funds using multiple bank accounts held in his own name and in the names of family members, friends and other unrelated individuals, who were reportedly unaware of the illicit transactions. The proceeds of crime were allegedly layered through several accounts before being withdrawn in cash or transferred for personal use. The agency said the funds were reportedly spent on marriage expenses, medical treatment, repayment of debts, investment in a dairy business and other personal needs. In March 2025, the ED attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹80.62 lakh belonging to Meena.