Nasik, Nov 27: Sleuths of anti-corruption bureau (ACB) have seized cash and valuables from the premises of Deputy Commissioner of Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) at Chandrapur and sealed a bungalow during investigations into his alleged involvement in an illegal transaction. ACB sources told pti today that Raghunath Ranadive was allegedly involved in Rs 3.5 lakh illegal purchase of cement pipes in Chandrapur Municipal Council, where he was the chief officer.

Searches at the premises of the accused at Chandrapur yesterday yielded cash, gold and incriminating documents, it said. A case has been registered against him at Chandrapur, ACB said.

"As per directives, we have also searched his bunglow in Nasik road late last night and sealed it. Investigations were on to ascertain if he has more such properties", they added.

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