Former Madhya Pradesh Constable Arrested in ₹95 Crore Corruption Probe

Saurabh Sharma was detained by Lokayukta police in Bhopal after allegations of amassing disproportionate assets during his tenure in the Transport Department.

• Saurabh Sharma, a former constable in Madhya Pradesh's Transport Department, was arrested by Lokayukta police outside a Bhopal court on Tuesday before his planned surrender.
• Authorities allege Sharma accumulated over ₹95 crore in assets during seven years of service, including cash, gold, silver, and property holdings.
• A December 2024 raid uncovered assets worth ₹7.98 crore at two Bhopal residences linked to Sharma, along with ₹52 crore in gold and ₹9.86 crore in cash from a car associated with his business partner.
• Sharma had been on the run since December 19, 2024, following a raid, and a lookout notice was issued after he and his wife returned from Dubai.
• The Lokayukta, Enforcement Directorate, and Income Tax Department are jointly investigating the sources of Sharma's wealth and the involvement of his associates.

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