Chandigarh, April 9 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the alleged misappropriation of more than Rs.550 crore involving Haryana government funds parked with IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank.

The federal agency registered a regular case (RC), equivalent to an FIR, replicating the first information report (FIR) lodged by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on February 23, 2026 against unknown accused.

The RC was registered after the Haryana government made a reference to the central government granting its consent under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the members of Delhi Special Police Establishment to Haryana for...