Imphal: The Special Judge under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Imphal East, has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit relevant documents related to the chargesheet filed in the Manipur University (MU) corruption case by March 2, 2026.
The case, registered in 2018, pertains to an alleged fraudulent tender for the supply of furniture to the university’s International Guest House, with the alleged irregularities spanning the period from 2012 to 2016. The chargesheet was filed on January 5, 2026.
The investigation was initiated following an FIR registered by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch, Imphal, against several Manipur University officials, including former Vice-Chancellor HNK Sharma, and contractor Lourembam Rameshwor, for their alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the university.
According to the ED’s investigation, the officials awarded the tender to Lourembam Enterprises without following due procedures. The total amount allegedly misappropriated by the contractor, in collusion with the university officials, is Rs 74,01,978.
The case involves Lourembam Rameshwor Meitei, MLA of the Keirao Assembly constituency in Imphal East district and proprietor of Lourembam Enterprises, Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai; Konsam Jibankumar of Kongba Uchekon; Kshetrimayum Basanta of Naodam Bazar Keithel Macha Leikai; Nongmeikapam Tejendro of Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai Mongkhang Lambi; and Kshetrimayum Rustam Kumar of Porompat Soibam Leikai.
During the proceedings, although the relevant documents were expected to be furnished on Friday, some were found to be illegible.
Consequently, the Court directed the ED to provide legible copies of the documents by March 2, 2026. Both the counsel for the ED and the counsel for the accused were present.