CBI Charges IFS Officer Navneet Srivastava in Rs 82 Crore CREST Fund Misappropriation Case
The CBI has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Indian Forest Service officer Navneet Kumar Srivastava, former CEO of CREST, alleging misappropriation of Rs 82 crore. The investigation claims Rs 95 lakh was transferred to Vipam Consultancy Pvt Ltd, owned by Srivastava's wife and father-in-law, with Rs 80 lakh used to buy agricultural land in Goa. The company reportedly had no genuine business dealings with CREST. Srivastava faces eight charges including criminal conspiracy and diversion of government funds.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (24/100). Lens Score 70/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (12–32/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 14 Sept, 01:34 pm. Other outlets followed.