CBI raids activist Harsh Mander’s office, residence in FCRA violation probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday conducted searches at the office and residence of retired IAS officer and activist Harsh Mander in connection with a probe related to the violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had recommended a CBI inquiry last year into the foreign funding of Aman Biradari, a non-government organisation (NGO) founded by Harsh Mander.

This follows a money laundering probe initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in September 2021, where Mander’s residence was previously raided. The investigation is centred around two NGOs associated with him.