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Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday conducted searches at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra as part of its investigation into the cash-for-query scam..
The CBI on Thursday registered an FIR against former Trinamool Congress MP in the cash-for-query case, officials said..
The Lokpal has issued the directions to the CBI after receiving findings of the agency's preliminary inquiry into allegations made by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey against Moitra..
Last year, Moitra faced expulsion from the Lok Sabha following the adoption of the ethics committee's report that held her guilty of allegations against her in the Cash for Query case.. The complaint against her, lodged by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey with the Lok Sabha Speaker, accused her of receiving "cash and gifts" from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for posing questions in Parliament...
Earlier this month, the Delhi High Court dismissed Mahua Moitra's petition seeking to prevent Nishikant Dubey and Jai Dehadrai from making allegations in the cash-for-query case.. (With agency inputs).
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