New Delhi, April 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered 22 fresh cases in its ongoing probe into a suspected "unholy nexus" between builders and financial institutions in sanctioning large sums under subvention schemes without due diligence, and conducted raids at 77 locations in eight states on Tuesday, the agency's spokesperson said. The federal anti-corruption agency has, so far, registered a total of 50 cases in the matter. Last year, 28 cases were filed against various real estate companies and financial institutions. "On Tuesday, extensive searches were carried out at 77 locations spread across eight states/Union Territories in connection with these 22 cases. They relate to an alleged nexus between certain builders and officials of financial institutions, leading to the cheating and defrauding of innocent homebuyers. These coordinated search operations conducted across different states are part of a nationwide crackdown. Searches have resulted in the seizure of incriminating documents, digital devices and other materials, which are being examined," a CBI spokesperson said. "The action is aimed at gathering crucial evidence to unravel the larger conspiracy involving alleged diversion of funds, financial irregularities, and fraudulent practices in the housing real estate sector," the spokesperson added. In April 2025, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe following over 170 petitions filed by more than 1,200 homebuyers....