Archive · 26 Dec 2025
CBI Probes Defence Bribery Case Involving Lieutenant Colonel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma and several others for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for favours in defence procurement.
The CBI recovered a large amount of money from Sharma's possession and is now investigating all the tenders and projects he was involved in.
Sharma, who worked in the Department of Defence Production, is accused of taking bribes from representatives of a logistics firm, DP World, to help them get approvals for their consignment.
The CBI is also planning to file a case of disproportionate assets against Sharma and his wife.
CBI arrested Lt. Col. Sharma and others for alleged bribery in defence procurement.
Rs 2.26 crore was recovered from Sharma's possession, along with an additional Rs 10 lakh from his house in Sri Ganganagar.
Sharma is accused of taking bribes from DP World representatives to secure approvals for their consignment.
The CBI is compiling a list of all tenders and projects associated with Sharma to uncover any suspicious financial transactions.
A fresh case of disproportionate assets is planned against Sharma and his wife.
- Who
- Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma, his wife Col. Kajal Bali, Rajiv Yadav, Ravjit Singh, Madhu, and Vinod Kumar
- What
- Alleged bribery and corruption in defence procurement favours
- When
- Arrested on December 20, with the FIR registered last week
- Where
- Naraina Vihar, South-West Delhi, and Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
- Why
- To secure undue favours and approvals for DP World's consignment
- Amount Recovered
- Rs 2.26 crore
- Arrested Individuals
- Lt. Col. Sharma, Col. Kajal Bali, Rajiv Yadav, Ravjit Singh, Madhu, Vinod Kumar
- Charges
- Criminal conspiracy, bribery, and related offences
- Date of Arrest
- December 20
- Company Involved
- DP World
- Department Involved
- Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
- Location of Arrest
- Naraina Vihar, South-West Delhi
- Additional Assets Recovered
- Rs 10 lakh from Sharma's house in Sri Ganganagar