In a major crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed three cases in connection with the alleged ₹9,000-crore Noida Sports City scam. The agency also conducted multiple raids at various locations, targeting key Noida Authority officials and private developers.
According to the CBI, the scam involved serious violations of contractual terms by allottees and sub-lessees of land under the Sports City project. These violations were allegedly committed in collusion with Noida Authority officials, causing a massive loss to the state exchequer, estimated at ₹9,000 crore.
The Sports City project was meant to promote sports infrastructure in Noida, but instead, the land was allegedly misused for commercial and residential developments. The CBI has accused the parties involved of flouting lease conditions, delaying project completion, and bypassing mandatory approvals, all while profiting private builders at the cost of the public.
Sources reveal that the CBI raids targeted several offices and residences of implicated officials and real estate firms. Seized documents and digital evidence are currently under examination. The probe focuses on how the land, allotted at concessional rates for sports facilities, was diverted for private gain.
This case highlights systemic corruption in real estate projects and governance failures. The CBI’s investigation aims to identify the chain of beneficiaries, recover losses, and ensure strict action against those responsible.
Officials emphasized that the CBI is committed to unearthing the full scale of the scam and will pursue legal action against all involved. This includes government officials, developers, and intermediaries found guilty of defrauding public resources.
The ₹9,000-crore scam has raised serious questions about accountability in public land allocations and the role of oversight mechanisms. Authorities are under pressure to revamp policies to prevent similar frauds in the future.
