Madhya Pradesh Corruption Probe Uncovers 52 Kg Gold and Rs 11 Crore in Cash

Authorities investigate former transport constable Saurabh Sharma in a widening corruption scandal involving unclaimed assets and alleged money laundering.

• A white Toyota Innova abandoned near Bhopal was found to contain 52 kilograms of gold and Rs 11 crore in cash, sparking a major corruption investigation.
• Former transport constable Saurabh Sharma is accused of amassing vast illegal assets, with raids uncovering properties, fixed deposits, and cash linked to him and his associates.
• Authorities suspect a larger network of corruption involving senior officials and potential links to international money laundering and gold smuggling.
• Despite extensive questioning, Sharma and his associates, now in judicial custody, have remained silent about the origins of the seized assets.
• Discrepancies in reporting by the Lokayukta police and allegations of insider tips have raised concerns about the integrity of the investigation.

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