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Bombay HC questions API's wealth: luxury car, costly hotel stay
A high court bench expressed skepticism over suspended police officer Sachin Waze's assets, questioning how he could afford a Mercedes and a 100-day stay at a five-star hotel on his government salary. The court was hearing the National Investigation Agency's challenge to his bail order.
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The Bombay High Court bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale on Tuesday raised pointed questions about the financial circumstances of suspended API Sachin Waze during hearings on the NIA's appeal against his bail. The judges specifically questioned the source of funds for Waze's luxury automobile and his extended residence at the Oberoi hotel, suggesting such expenses appeared incongruent with government service earnings.
Waze's bail had been granted on September 29 by the lower court, prompting the federal investigating agency to challenge the order before the high court. The luxury lifestyle indicators emerged as a central point of inquiry during arguments, with the bench seeking clarification on how such acquisitions aligned with the financial profile of a suspended police officer.
The questioning underscores the court's scrutiny of Waze's financial conduct and potential wealth accumulation during his service. The case has drawn significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the investigation and the questions raised about police conduct and asset creation.
The high court's observations signal judicial concern over unexplained assets and lifestyle choices that appear disproportionate to official remuneration. The bench's line of questioning is likely to feature prominently in the ongoing proceedings as the NIA pursues its challenge to the bail order.