ED Investigates Ex-RTO Constable Saurabh Sharma in Multi-Crore Corruption and Money Laundering Case
Raids across Madhya Pradesh uncover digital evidence, overseas investments, and links to a transport scam as Sharma remains absconding, possibly in Dubai.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at eight locations in Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur tied to former transport department constable Saurabh Sharma, unearthing key financial documents and digital evidence.
- Investigations revealed Sharma's involvement in a transport department corruption network, with transactions worth Rs 100 crore linked to officials across 52 districts.
- Authorities are probing Sharma's suspected investments in Dubai and connections to a car carrying 52 kilograms of gold and Rs 11 crore in cash, abandoned in a Bhopal jungle.
- Sharma, who retired in 2023 and leveraged illicit funds for real estate ventures, fled to Mumbai and is believed to have traveled to Dubai; a lookout notice has been issued for his arrest.
- Family members and associates, including builder Rohit Tiwari and aide Chetan Gaur, are under scrutiny for their involvement in Sharma's financial dealings and money laundering activities.