n.The Case: 52 Kg Gold, ₹11 Crore Cash, and No Owner In December 2024, a major financial scandal unfolded in Madhya Pradesh, India, when authorities recovered 52 kilograms of gold and approximately ₹11 crore in cash from an abandoned car in a forested area near Bhopal. The discovery sent shockwaves across the country, raising serious…
India’s Electoral Bonds Scandal: Corrupt Firms, Political Gains Introduction The controversial electoral bond scheme in India has raised serious concerns about corruption and quid pro quo arrangements between corporations and political parties. Initially introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2017 as a means to ensure anonymous political donations, the scheme has now been…
Introduction A recent bribery case in India’s railway sector has sparked public outrage and raised concerns about corruption in government institutions. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Saurabh Prasad, Divisional Railway Manager of East Coast Railways, along with two businessmen for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹25 lakh. The case highlights the persistent issue…
Introduction The NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) rating bribery case has sent shockwaves through India’s higher education sector. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested multiple officials, including the chairman and six members of an NAAC inspection committee, for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for awarding favorable accreditation ratings to universities and colleges….
Birth and Growth of AAP: A Party Built on Anti-Corruption The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was born out of a nationwide movement against corruption led by Anna Hazare . Arvind Kejriwal, once a bureaucrat and later a social activist, founded AAP in 2012 with the promise of clean governance and an end to bribery and…
The recent conviction of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on corruption charges once again highlights how cash transactions fuel corruption at the highest levels. The couple was sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison, respectively, for allegedly accepting illegal benefits, including land transfers, in a case involving real…
In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Inspection Committee on allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for favorable accreditation ratings for various Indian universities and higher education institutions. The arrests were made following extensive raids across 20…
Bollywood, India’s largest film industry, is renowned for its blockbuster movies that captivate audiences worldwide. While the industry contributes significantly to the economy and cultural landscape, its financial underpinnings often operate in the shadows of cash corruption. From funding films to evading taxes, Bollywood’s blockbuster projects sometimes serve as conduits for illicit activities. The reliance…
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) were proposed as measures to address the issue of illegal migration and offer citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries. However, these initiatives led to widespread protests and riots in India, resulting in deep political and social divisions. While ideological disagreements and misinformation…
Forced conversion marriages and fake marriages, where individuals conceal their real names, religions, or identities, have become a growing concern in India. These practices often involve deception, coercion, and exploitation, violating fundamental human rights and creating social tensions. Illegal cash transactions play a significant role in enabling these activities by facilitating fraudulent documentation, bribery, and…