The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carriedout searches at nine locations in three states on Friday in connection withalleged misappropriation of development funds of Rs. 332crore in Manipur, officials said.

Accordingto reports, the searches are underway in Aizawl, Imphal and Gurgaon.

Investigatorshave alleged that O Ibobi Singh, the then chairman of the Manipur DevelopmentSociety (MDS), had conspired with others during his tenure from June 2009-July2017 and misappropriated government funds worth about Rs. 332crore. 

The CBIhas registered the case on the request of the Manipur government, which wasrouted through the Centre.