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CBI Attaches ₹25 Crore Worth of Properties in Uttarakhand Chit Fund Fraud

Published on: 25 Jun 2026, 04:14 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has attached 23 properties belonging to accused individuals in the Loni Urban Multi State Credit and Thrift Co-operative Society (LUCC) chit fund case. The properties are located in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai.

The agency obtained six attachment orders in Uttarakhand, 16 in Uttar Pradesh, and one in Mumbai from the respective competent authorities. The CBI stated that efforts are ongoing to identify additional properties. So far, assets valued at ₹25 crore have been attached.

The case was registered by the CBI after taking over multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed by state police, following a directive from the Uttarakhand High Court in 2025. According to allegations, more than 1.6 lakh depositors were defrauded, and ₹419 crore was misappropriated by those involved. Seven main accused have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody.

Source: The Hindu

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