Archive · 13 Sep 2025
CBI Arrests MES Officers in Madhya Pradesh Bribe Case
The CBI, a type of police that investigates corruption, arrested three people who worked for the Military Engineer Services (MES) in Madhya Pradesh.
They were caught taking a bribe, which is like asking for money to do something they are supposed to do anyway.
The MES officers demanded money from a contractor for letting them access a site for repairs.
The CBI set up a trap, caught them taking the money, and arrested them.
They are now investigating and looking for more information.
This is not the first time MES officers have been in trouble; there have been other investigations for similar issues, which included awarding unfair contracts.
CBI arrested three MES officers in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
The officers accepted a bribe of ₹80,000 from a contractor.
The bribe was for site access for repair work.
The officers initially demanded 2% of the contract value.
Searches were conducted, and incriminating documents were found.
- Who
- Garrison Engineer Nitesh Kumar Singh, Assistant Garrison Engineer Rakesh Sahu, Junior Engineer Deepak, and Middleman Rajesh Mishra
- What
- Were arrested by the CBI for accepting a bribe.
- When
- September 13, 2025.
- Where
- Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- They accepted a bribe to provide site access for repair and maintenance work under a government tender.
Contractor
MES Officers
Acceptance of Bribes
Contractor
The contractor was a victim of corruption by the MES officers.
MES Officers
The MES officers, if guilty, abused their positions for personal gain.
- Accused
- Garrison Engineer Nitesh Kumar Singh, Assistant Garrison Engineer Rakesh Sahu, Junior Engineer Deepak, and Middleman Rajesh Mishra
- Bribe Amount
- ₹80,000
- Percentage Demanded
- 2% (negotiated to 1.6%)
- Organization Involved
- Military Engineer Services (MES)
- Location of Arrest
- Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- Charges
- Accepting bribe for site access
- Date
- September 13, 2025
