The available information makes out a prima facie case against Prabahar, that he owned pecuniary resources and properties in the name of his family members (parents) to the tune of Rs.2.65 crore which is around 591 per cent more than in known source of income during the check period, the FIR noted.

Though his likely savings was estimated to be Rs 34 lakh, the investigators found him and family members in possession of properties worth Rs 3.1 crore.

The accused had committed the offence of criminal misconduct by intentionally enriching himself illicitly during the period of his duty and he has been booked under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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