CBI Arrests Munitions India Limited Official, SMPP CEO in Defence Leaks-for-Money Case
The agency says Anil Kumar took illegal gratification and shared defence procurement details tied to a Rs 500 crore ammunition contract.
- On Wednesday, the CBI arrested Anil Kumar, Executive Director of Munitions India Limited , for alleged bribery and disclosing sensitive defence information linked to a Rs 500 crore supply contract awarded to SMPP Limited.
- The CBI registered the case on Monday, alleging Kumar demanded illegal gratification for official favours and shared classified details concerning defence production and procurement with private contractors.
- During searches at Kumar's premises in Pune, investigators recovered Rs 1.73 crore in cash; additional searches in Mysore, Bengaluru, and Delhi yielded Rs 50 lakh and incriminating documents.
- The FIR also names SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal, alleging he maintained regular contact with Kumar regarding the contract over one year, though SMPP has provided no immediate reaction.
- MIL Pune, a defence public sector enterprise, employs around 25,000 people across 12 manufacturing units nationwide, underscoring the scale of the defence infrastructure affected by the investigation.
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Times of IndiaCBI arrests Munitions India Limited official, SMPP CEO in defence leaks-for-money case
The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, Munitions India Limited executive director, and SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. They are charged with accepting bribes and leaking sensitive defense information related to a major supply contract. Cash amounting to over Rs 2.2 crore was recovered during searches at various premises. Additional individuals connected to the case are also implicated for their roles in the conspiracy.
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Outlook IndiaCBI nabs Munitions India Limited executive for defence info leak
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) The CBI has arrested a senior executive of Munitions India Limited (MIL) for taking bribes in return for favours and supplying sensitive defence information related to a Rs 500 crore supply contract, officials said on Wednesday. Anil Kumar was nabbed after being booked in an FIR in which the agency […]
Senior MIL Executive Arrested By CBI Over Defence Contract Bribery
The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, a senior executive at Munitions India Limited (MIL), for allegedly taking bribes and disclosing sensitive defence information related to a Rs 500 crore supply contract. The FIR also names SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. Kumar is accused of routing illicit proceeds through family members, compromising national security.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three accused, including Munitions India Limited (MIL) Executive Director Anil Kumar, in a bribery case. The CBI took this action on October 13th. Other arrested accused include Ashish Kansal, CEO and Director/Promoter of SMPP Limited, and Anil Kumar's brother, B. Harshvardhan. According to the CBI, a case was registered in this matter on October 12th, 2026. It is alleged that Anil Kumar, Ex…
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