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Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Probe Into Retired Excise Officer Rises to Rs 20.24 Crore After New Finds

Accounts plus lockers stand frozen pending scrutiny.

Overview

  • Investigators said assets linked to Dharmendra Singh Bhadoria now total Rs 20.24 crore after tracing an additional Rs 1.65 crore on Thursday.
  • Raids were conducted on Wednesday at seven locations in Indore and one in Gwalior following a disproportionate-assets complaint, and a case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018.
  • Seizures included Rs 1.13 crore in cash, 5,000 euros, 4.22 kg of gold, 7.13 kg of silver, vehicles, and other high-value goods, according to Lokayukta officials.
  • The probe identified Rs 1.26 crore deposited across family bank accounts, 21 insurance and investment policies, and four lockers that officials say will be opened in the presence of the accused on Friday.
  • Officials are examining reported film investments and noted the son’s 40% stake in a local restaurant, while complaints alleging partnerships in liquor companies have not been substantiated so far.