An investigation has been launched by the Indian Army into alleged financial misconduct involving a colonel who served as the commanding officer of a military intelligence unit. The officer in question, who headed the 4 Corps Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (CISU), is facing accusations of financial fraud amounting to INR 6 billion. The allegations pertain to his actions during the period between 2019 and 2021 when he oversaw intelligence-gathering operations against Pakistan.
Specifically, the colonel is accused of engaging in acts of omission and commission related to the hiring of civilian vehicles for intelligence operations. It is alleged that he created fraudulent invoices and forged signatures on documents to falsely represent the utilization of civilian vehicles that were, in reality, not used for their intended purpose.
In response to these charges of corruption, the colonel has countered with allegations of his own. He contends that officers from the Corps headquarters misused numerous assigned vehicles for personal purposes, in violation of established policies. He argues that his unit faced significant challenges in gathering intelligence due to the limited government vehicles at their disposal.
These revelations have sent shockwaves through the higher echelons of the Indian Army, as an official inquiry report has highlighted the persistence of fraud and corruption within the military ranks, raising concerns about the integrity and accountability of the armed forces.