Delhi, Dec 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lt Col Deepak Sharma, an officer posted in the Dept of Defence Production, MoD, for allegedly taking kickbacks from a Dubai-based defence company in exchange for undue favours.
The CBI seized Rs 2.23 crore in cash and Rs 3 lakh in bribe money from Sharma’s Delhi residence, and ₹10 lakh from his wife’s residence in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan
His wife, Col Kajal Bali, CO of the 16 Infantry Division Ordnance Unit, has been reportedly named a co-accused in the case.
The CBI had registered the case on December 19 on the basis of a reliable source information against Sharma, Deputy Planning Officer, International Cooperation and Exports, Department of Defence Productions and his wife, Col. Kajal Bali, CO, 16 Infantry Division Ordnance Unit (DOU), Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan and others, including a Dubai based company on the allegations of criminal conspiracy and bribery.
The CBI received inputs about a possible bribe payment from a Bengaluru-based company. Rajiv Yadav and Ravjit Singh were looking after its affairs, they said. "They (Singh and Yadav) have been in regular contact with Lt. Col. Deepak Kumar Sharma and are, in connivance with him, pursuing various undue favours by illegal means for their company from various government departments and ministries. One Vinod Kumar delivered a bribe of Rs. 3 lakh, on the behest of the said company, to Lt. Col. Deepak Kumar Sharma on 18.12.2025," CBI Spokesperson said in a statement.
Further investigation is underway to unveil the entire string of kickback scandal, the Spokesperson said.
