Three-Year Sentence for Ex-CRPF Official in Recruitment Scam
Synopsis
In a significant corruption case, a former CRPF official has received a three-year prison sentence for his involvement in an illegal recruitment scheme. The CBI uncovered a conspiracy that exploited job seekers, leading to severe penalties for the implicated officials.
Key Takeaways
The ex-CRPF official was sentenced to three years in prison.
1.2 lakh was imposed.
The case was based on corruption in the recruitment process.
Six others were convicted in a separate overseas job scam.
Transparency in recruitment is essential to prevent corruption.
Lucknow, March 28 (NationPress) A Special CBI Court in Lucknow has handed down a three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to a former CRPF official and two other personnel in connection with a corruption case involving the recruitment of constables within the paramilitary force.
The CBI Court (West) found former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Vinod Kumar Sharma, along with two other CRPF members, Satyavir Singh and Tirath Pal Chaturvedi, guilty under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated the case on February 23, 2009, based on intelligence reports against Sharma and others.
During the investigation, it was uncovered that Sharma had conspired with private individuals to illicitly obtain money from candidates aspiring to join the CRPF as Constables (General Duty), according to the CBI.
Sharma allegedly shared advance details about the recruitment schedule and the number of available positions with intermediaries, who then coerced potential candidates into paying large bribes for assured selection, the CBI stated.
Following the investigation, the CBI filed charges against the accused on November 23, 2010, and July 16, 2012.
In a separate but notable case, a Special CBI Court also sentenced six individuals involved in a Coimbatore overseas job scam to prison terms ranging from four to fourteen years, accompanied by substantial fines, as announced by an official on Saturday.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate in Coimbatore convicted and sentenced five private individuals—Pulliyil Cheriyan (Managing Director), Francis Arun, Asha Sharlet, and Santosh William—to fourteen years of rigorous imprisonment, with a total penalty of Rs. 54 lakh, as stated by the CBI.
Another convict, Preetha Kumari, received a four-year sentence and a Rs. 2 lakh fine. They were all found guilty of deceiving approximately 600 job seekers, collecting around Rs. 6 crore for job placements in the UK and Cyprus, according to the CBI.
Point of View
Impacting not only the integrity of institutions but also the aspirations of many job seekers.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the corruption case about?
The case involved a former CRPF official who conspired with others to take bribes from candidates seeking recruitment as constables.
What was the sentence given to the accused?
The accused were sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fined a total of Rs. 1.2 lakh.
When was the case initiated?
The CBI registered the case on February 23, 2009.
What were the findings of the investigation?
The investigation revealed a criminal conspiracy to obtain illegal gratification from recruitment candidates.
Were there other related cases?
Yes, a separate case involved six individuals sentenced for a job scam in Coimbatore, deceiving job seekers for substantial sums.
