Archive · 16 Jan 2026
EOW Indore Sees Fivefold Surge in 2025
In 2025, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Indore saw a big increase in the number of criminal cases they handled.
They went from just 4 cases in 2024 to 20 cases in 2025.
The EOW conducted several raids and trap operations, catching officials who were involved in corruption and financial crimes.
They recovered a lot of money and assets that were not properly accounted for.
The EOW also resolved many complaints and submitted charge sheets to the court.
This shows that they are working hard to stop corruption and financial wrongdoing in the region.
EOW Indore registered 20 criminal cases in 2025, a fivefold increase from 4 cases in 2024.
Three major raids uncovered disproportionate assets totaling approximately Rs 8 crore.
Four trap operations caught officials accepting bribes, with amounts ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
13 of the 20 cases were filed following investigations into fraud, embezzlement, and bank scams.
EOW resolved 84 complaints and submitted 8 charge sheets to court in 2025.
- Who
- Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Indore and various accused officials
- What
- Fivefold surge in criminal case registrations in 2025
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Increased vigilance and proactive measures against financial irregularities and corruption
EOW
Accused Officials
Increase in Cases
EOW
EOW attributes the surge to proactive measures and increased vigilance against financial crimes.
Accused Officials
Accused officials may argue that the cases are politically motivated or based on misunderstandings.
Asset Recovery
EOW
EOW views the recovery of disproportionate assets as a success in curbing corruption.
Accused Officials
Accused officials might claim the assets were legally acquired and the raids were unjustified.
- Number of Cases in 2024
- 4
- Number of Cases in 2025
- 20
- Total Assets Recovered
- Rs 8 crore
- Number of Raids Conducted
- 3
- Number of Trap Operations
- 4
- Total Complaints Resolved
- 84
- Charge Sheets Submitted
- 8
Sources
MP News: EOW Files FIR Against Khandwa Paramedical College Director; Illegal Admissions Without Affiliation, Delayed Results And Excess Scholarship Claims Triggered Action
MP News: EOW Cracks Down On Institute For Fake Enrollment, Scholarship Fraud
