Corruption crackdown: Police recover 30 million in cash, gold, silver from ex-constable’s home
In a significant crackdown on alleged corruption, Lokayukta police seized Rs 2.85 crore (USD334533.94) in cash, 40 kilograms of silver, gold worth Rs 50 lakh (USD58695.44), and other valuables from the residence of a former ex-con stable’s house.
Visuals show silver bars stored in plastic bags as officers weigh each bar and meticulously record the weights. Meanwhile, cash counting is ongoing, and gold is packed in a separate bag.
According to reports, the total value of the recovered assets, including silver, gold, cash, and real estate-related documents, exceeds Rs 3 crore. The documents are currently under examination to determine the full extent of the former officer’s holdings.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the wealth amassed by the accused far exceeds his known sources of income. “The investigation is ongoing, and we may uncover additional assets as the case progresses,” a senior Lokayukta official stated.
The ex-constable, who resigned from the transport department a year ago, is suspected of involvement in real estate ventures, which officials believe may have been used to launder illicit earnings.
This raid is part of a broader effort by the Lokayukta to clamp down on corruption and recover unlawfully acquired wealth. The move comes as Madhya Pradesh intensifies scrutiny of government officials and civil servants involved in financial misconduct.
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