In a major crackdown on alleged corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured an order from a Special Court in Ghaziabad to attach 14 properties valued at over ₹7 crore belonging to Amit Nigam, a former Additional Commissioner of Income Tax. The move comes after a detailed investigation uncovered assets far exceeding Nigam’s known sources of income.
Widespread Asset Network Spanning Multiple States
The properties attached by the CBI are spread across Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Hardoi, Barabanki, and even Goa. These assets have been seized under the ongoing investigation into a disproportionate assets case, with the court finding credible evidence that the wealth was amassed through corrupt means during Nigam’s tenure in various senior roles within the Income Tax Department.
Case Background: Assets Worth ₹7.52 Crore, Salary Only ₹1.26 Crore
The case dates back to September 22, 2022, when the CBI registered an FIR against IRS officer Amit Nigam (now retired), alleging that between 2008 and 2018, he illegally amassed wealth worth ₹7.52 crore, while his total income during that period was only ₹1.26 crore. The glaring mismatch raised suspicions of serious financial misconduct.
Investigators allege that Nigam exploited his positions—serving as Deputy Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, and Additional Commissioner in regions such as Delhi, Moradabad, and Lucknow—to accumulate illicit wealth. Several of the properties were reportedly registered in the names of his family members, indicating attempts to conceal ownership.
14 Properties Under Attachment, More Could Surface
The 14 attached properties include a mix of immovable assets and financial investments across Uttar Pradesh and Goa, with a cumulative estimated value exceeding ₹8 crore. Key locations include high-value real estate in Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and multiple properties in Goa. The CBI has stated that the investigation is ongoing, and more undisclosed properties may come to light.
CBI Reaffirms Anti-Corruption Commitment
The action is being led by CBI Ghaziabad DSP Kamal Prakash Sharma, who is spearheading the inquiry into the financial dealings of Amit Nigam. The case represents a broader initiative by the CBI to enforce accountability and transparency in the public sector, particularly among senior officials in sensitive financial departments.
“This attachment is a major step in ensuring that corrupt officials are held accountable, and ill-gotten wealth is seized in accordance with the law,” said a senior official from the agency.
The CBI has reaffirmed that the probe remains active, and further legal proceedings will be initiated if additional evidence of concealed assets or benami transactions is discovered.
