New Delhi, Aug 17 (TIWN) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing into a complaint of an alleged disproportionate case against former Enforcement Directorate Director Karnal Singh who retired last year, top official sources said.

A highly placed CBI source told IANS: "A complaint against Singh has been received from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) of alleged disproportionate property case."   He said the agency the complaint was received about one and a half month ago.  When asked if the CBI has registered a case or initiated any preliminary enquiry (PE) against Singh, he replied: "As of now, we have not filed any case, nor initiated any PE.   

"At first, we are verifying the allegations against Singh. On the basis of verification of the complaint, a decision will be taken -- to register a case or file a PE -- whichever is necessary."