In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a nearly 3,000-page charge sheet in a money laundering case involving former RTO constable Saurabh Sharma and 11 others. The charge sheet, submitted to a special court on Tuesday, reveals explosive findings, including 52 kg of gold bars and ₹11 crore in cash allegedly linked to Sharma.
Family and Associates Named in Case
The accused include:
- Saurabh Sharma
- His mother Uma Sharma
- Wife Diviya Sharma
- In-law Rohit
- Associates Chetan Singh Gaur and Sharad Jaiswal
Only Uma Sharma was present in court on Tuesday and signed her order sheet before leaving.
Key Evidence Presented
According to ED officials and legal counsel:
- The charge sheet includes registries of illegal property, bank statements showing suspicious transactions, and documents of shell companies created by the accused.
- The ED alleges that the accused functioned as directors of fake firms, used to launder money through real estate and other investments.
Advocate Rajneesh Bariya, representing Sharad Jaiswal, confirmed that two cases have been registered:
- Illegal Property Accumulation
- Money Laundering via Fake Companies
Assets and Foreign Link
During its investigation, the ED uncovered:
- Property worth over ₹300 crore, including:
- ₹100.36 crore already seized
- Undisclosed property in Dubai allegedly owned by Sharma
Case Origin and Gold Haul
The case began with a Lokayukta Police FIR in Bhopal against Sharma. The trail led to an Innova car owned by Chetan Singh Gaur, where the cash and gold were initially seized by the Income Tax Department.
Bail Hearing on April 11
The lawyers for Sharma, Jaiswal, and Gaur, currently in judicial custody, are expected to file bail applications on Wednesday (April 10). The court will hear arguments on April 11, and a decision may be taken the same day.
