New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Rajasthan government has approved an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation against senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal over allegations that he misused his official position to favour a private resort company, causing financial losses to the state, The Indian Express reported.

The controversy has also brought his wife, IPS officer Prashakha Mathur, under scrutiny, with the state government placing both officers on Awaiting Posting Orders (APO), as per the report.

At the centre of the allegations are 40 villas and cottages allegedly purchased by Agrawal and his family members at resorts in Udaipur and Alwar.

The ACB is reportedly examining whether the properties were acquired at prices substantially below t...