Indore Lokayukta files FIR against ex-Crime Branch TI, 3 others for ₹1.20 lakh bribe demand
Synopsis
A woman's complaint that Indore Crime Branch officers demanded ₹1.20 lakh to release her son has triggered a Lokayukta FIR against the then TI and three others. With UPI records and cash transaction evidence already examined, the case puts the spotlight squarely on alleged corruption inside one of Indore's key law-enforcement units.
Key Takeaways
Lokayukta Police, Indore registered an FIR on 24 August 2026 against four accused, including former Crime Branch TI Sujeet Srivastava .
The alleged bribe demand was ₹1.20 lakh — ₹50,800 transferred via UPI to Deepak Patel's account on 20 March and ₹70,000 in cash.
The complaint was filed by a Tulsi Nagar resident on 2 April 2026 , alleging her son was targeted at the Crime Branch office, Regal Square .
The case was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act and Section 61(2) of BNS after technical verification found allegations prima facie true.
Srivastava is currently posted at DRP Line ; one constable reportedly still serves in the Crime Branch.
Lokayukta Police in Indore have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four individuals — including former Crime Branch Town Inspector (TI) Sujeet Srivastava — on charges of allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹1.20 lakh from a woman resident of Tulsi Nagar. The case was formally registered on Monday, 24 August 2026, following a complaint filed on 2 April 2026 and a subsequent technical and physical verification ordered by Lokayukta SP Rajesh Sahay.
The Complaint and Accused
The complainant, a woman from Tulsi Nagar, Indore, alleged that her son was summoned to the Crime Branch office at Regal Square in connection with a complaint. According to Lokayukta officials, the accused allegedly demanded ₹1.20 lakh in exchange for releasing him and refraining from taking action against him.
The four accused named in the FIR are: Sujeet Srivastava (then TI, Crime Branch Indore), Abhay Singh (private driver), Vikas (then constable, Crime Branch Indore), and a private individual from Indore. The two private individuals named have no official affiliation with the police department.
How the Bribe Was Allegedly Paid
Of the total alleged bribe amount, ₹50,800 was reportedly transferred via UPI to the bank account of one Deepak Patel on 20 March, while the remaining ₹70,000 was allegedly collected in cash. Lokayukta officials said the technical evidence related to these transactions — submitted by the complainant — was examined in detail before the FIR was registered.
Verification and Legal Sections Invoked
Lokayukta SP Rajesh Sahay directed a thorough physical and technical verification of the complaint. After the probe found the allegations prima facie credible, the case was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Current Status of the Accused
Sujeet Srivastava is currently posted at the DRP Line. According to available information, he was reportedly line-attached earlier in April 2026 in connection with a separate matter involving non-submission of a court file. One of the constables named in the FIR reportedly continues to serve in the Crime Branch.
Investigation Underway
Lokayukta Police have launched a detailed investigation into the alleged bribe demand, the transfer and receipt of funds, and the specific roles of each of the four accused. The probe is expected to examine all related aspects of the case, including the UPI trail and cash transactions. The incident is stated to have occurred at the Crime Branch office, Regal Square, Indore.
Point of View
The complaint was filed in April, and the FIR came only in August. That four-month gap between complaint and registration, even with technical verification factored in, raises questions about the pace of Lokayukta action. The fact that one accused constable reportedly continues to serve in the Crime Branch pending investigation adds to accountability concerns. The UPI trail is the strongest asset for prosecutors here; digital payment evidence has proven decisive in past corruption convictions under the amended Prevention of Corruption Act.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indore Lokayukta bribe case about?
Lokayukta Police in Indore have registered an FIR against four individuals, including former Crime Branch TI Sujeet Srivastava, for allegedly demanding ₹1.20 lakh from a woman to release her son and avoid action against him. The case was filed on 24 August 2026 after technical verification of the complaint.
Who are the accused in the Indore Crime Branch bribe FIR?
The four accused are Sujeet Srivastava (then TI, Crime Branch Indore), Abhay Singh (private driver), Vikas (then constable, Crime Branch Indore), and a private individual from Indore. The two private individuals have no official police affiliation.
How was the alleged bribe paid in the Indore case?
According to Lokayukta officials, ₹50,800 was transferred via UPI to Deepak Patel's bank account on 20 March, while the remaining ₹70,000 was allegedly paid in cash. Both transactions were examined as technical evidence before the FIR was registered.
Under which legal sections was the Indore bribe FIR registered?
The FIR was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), after Lokayukta SP Rajesh Sahay ordered and completed a physical and technical verification of the complaint.
What is the current status of the accused Sujeet Srivastava?
Sujeet Srivastava is currently posted at the DRP Line in Indore. He was reportedly line-attached earlier in April 2026 in connection with a separate matter involving non-submission of a court file. The Lokayukta investigation into the bribe case is ongoing.
