In August 2019, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against Mr. M.H. Thangal, then Deputy Superintending Horticulturist of the Archaeological Survey of India, Mysore, for allegedly enriching himself illicitly between 2012 and 2019. The CBI alleged that Thangal possessed assets worth approximately Rs.3,11,94,005/-, which were 103% disproportionate to his known sources of income.
After conducting a thorough investigation, the CBI filed a charge sheet against Thangal and his wife, Mrs. Machamthui Charenamei. The case was then brought before the Special Judge for CBI Cases in Bangalore, Karnataka.
On 27th April 2023, the Trial Court found both Thangal and his wife guilty of possessing disproportionate assets and convicted them. Thangal was sentenced to undergo five years of rigorous imprisonment and pay a fine of Rs.3,50,00,000, while his wife was sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,00,000.
The case highlights the efforts of the CBI to root out corruption and hold public officials accountable for their actions. The conviction of Thangal and his wife sends a strong message that those who engage in corrupt activities will face severe consequences for their actions.
