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Crime
₹600 crore missing from Madhya Pradesh treasury as officials sent money to relatives
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:36 PM
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An audit has uncovered a shortfall of about ₹600 crore in the Madhya Pradesh government treasury, with officials allegedly transferring funds to wives and other relatives for property purchases.
A recent financial audit of the Madhya Pradesh state treasury has revealed a discrepancy of roughly ₹600 crore. The investigation points to several government employees who allegedly routed the missing funds to their wives and other close relatives.
According to the audit report, the transferred amounts were subsequently used to acquire real‑estate assets, suggesting a systematic misuse of public money. The findings have prompted calls for a thorough inquiry by the state’s anti‑corruption agencies.
The report, first published by Bhaskar English, highlights the need for stricter internal controls within the treasury department to prevent similar breaches in the future. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the officials involved or the exact locations of the purchased properties.
State officials have assured the public that a detailed investigation is underway and that any individuals found guilty will face appropriate legal action.
According to the audit report, the transferred amounts were subsequently used to acquire real‑estate assets, suggesting a systematic misuse of public money. The findings have prompted calls for a thorough inquiry by the state’s anti‑corruption agencies.
The report, first published by Bhaskar English, highlights the need for stricter internal controls within the treasury department to prevent similar breaches in the future. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the officials involved or the exact locations of the purchased properties.
State officials have assured the public that a detailed investigation is underway and that any individuals found guilty will face appropriate legal action.