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The following is a '''list of proved scandals in India''' since [[Indian independence movement|independence]], including political, financial and corporate scandals. Entries are arranged in reverse chronological order by year (or decade, for older scandals). The year, or decade, is when the scandal was first reported.
The following is a ''list of proven scandals in India'' since [[Indian independence movement|independence]], including political, financial and corporate scandals. The year, or decade, is when the scandal was first reported.
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==2020s==
==1940s==
 
* 1948 [[Jeep scandal case]]
 
==1950s==
 
* 1958 [[Haridas Mundhra#The Mundhra Scandal|Mundhra scandal]]<ref name="Scandal Sheet">{{cite news |date=3 July 2006 |title=Scandal sheet |newspaper=India Today |location=India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20060703-india-rated-among-most-corrupt-in-the-world-785043-2006-07-03 |access-date=14 June 2018 |archive-date=14 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614121416/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20060703-india-rated-among-most-corrupt-in-the-world-785043-2006-07-03 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite news |title=Long Playing Record |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-20/india/28371611_1_animal-husbandry-dept-fodder-scam-satyam-scam |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712100736/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-20/india/28371611_1_animal-husbandry-dept-fodder-scam-satyam-scam |archive-date=12 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=Scam story|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204016|newspaper=Outlook|date=13 August 1997|location=India|access-date=3 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201071224/http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204016|archive-date=1 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
 
==1970s==
* 1971 [[Nagarwala case]]
 
==1980s==
* 1985 [[Fodder Scam|Fodder scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam, denies charges|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2893206.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India|date=14 February 2012|access-date=31 March 2012|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621120325/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2893206.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lalu-sharma-disqualified/article5260738.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=J. | last=Balaji | title=Lalu, Sharma disqualified | date=22 October 2013 | access-date=19 April 2014 | archive-date=18 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318010808/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lalu-sharma-disqualified/article5260738.ece? | url-status=live }}</ref>
* 1987 [[Bofors scandal]]
 
==1990s==
 
=== 1991 ===
* [[Hawala scandal]]
* [[Palmolein Oil Import Scam]]


=== 2021 ===
=== 1992 ===
*Vazegate Scandal: In March 2021, following the [[Antilia bomb scare|Mukesh Ambani bomb scare case]] the NIA after taking over the Mumbai Police investigation, noted that a police officer, [[Sachin Vaze]] and Mumbai Police Commissioner [[Param Bir Singh]] had played a role in the whole case of planning the bombs. [[Param Bir Singh]] who was later transferred wrote a letter to the Maharashtra Chief Minister [[Uddhav Thackeray]] that the Home Minister of state [[Anil Deshmukh]] had asked him to collect Rs 100 crore every month. Many substantial pieces of evidence followed this letter.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-24|title=Explained: Who is Sachin Vaze, the 'encounter specialist' arrested by NIA in Ambani bomb scare case?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/sachin-vaze-ambani-bomb-scare-case-mansukh-hiren-murder-shiv-sena-7227630/|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>{{Verification-inline|date=November 2021}}
* [[1992 Indian stock market scam|Indian stock market scam]]<ref name=":1">{{cite news |title=CBI court calls Lalu in fodder scam case |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cbi-court-calls-lalu-in-fodder-scam-case/907746/ |newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
*2021 Recruitment scam: On complaint from Brigadier (Vigilance) V K Purohit, alleging that on February 28, 2021, input was received about the alleged involvement of serving personnel in accepting bribes for clearance of review medical exam of temporarily rejected officer candidates at the Base Hospital in New Delhi [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] registered the FIR. After which the agency carried out searches at 30 locations across the country. The [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] has booked 17 Army officers including five officers of Lt Col rank, and six private persons in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitment for the armed forces. Lt Col MVSNA Bhagwan is alleged to be the mastermind of the recruitment racket, sources said. Several lower-ranking Army officials and relatives of the accused officers have also been booked.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-16|title=Recruitment scam: CBI books 17 Army officers including 5 Lt Cols|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-recruitment-scam-cbi-7229938/|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


=== 2020 ===
*[[2020 Kerala gold smuggling case|Kerala gold smuggling scandal]]: On June 30, 2020, The customs officials at the airport detained diplomatic baggage from [[Dubai]] which turned out to be a [[consignment]] carrying illegal gold. This smuggling is alleged to have connection with top echelons of [[Kerala Government]] and is under probe by agencies such as [[National Investigation Agency]], [[Enforcement Directorate]] etc.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-13|title=Kerala gold smuggling case explained: Diplomatic cargo, an absconding woman and a consulate under scanner|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kerala-gold-smuggling-swapna-suresh-6496550/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Target rating point|Fake TRP Scam]] - In October 2020, [[Mumbai Police]] filed a charge sheet against [[India Today]], News Nation, Republic TV, and multiple [[Marathi language|Marathi]] channels on grounds of manipulation of TRP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fake TRP scam: Mumbai Police's crime unit files charge sheet|url=https://scroll.in/latest/979320/fake-trp-scam-mumbai-polices-crime-unit-files-charge-sheet|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TRP Scam Probe: ED has evidence against India Today, 4 other channels|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/top-stories/trp-scam-probe-ed-finds-key-evidence-against-india-today-vpn-qq7ri6|language=en}}</ref>


*[[Roshni Act|Roshni Land Scam]] - The Rs. 25,000 crore scam was earlier highlighted in [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India|CAG audit]] of 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fayyaz|first=Ahmed Ali|date=2014-03-09|title=Roshni scam, a tale of full-fledged cover-up|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/roshni-scam-a-tale-of-fullfledged-coverup/article5767623.ece|access-date=2020-12-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In November 2020, CBI registered cases of land grab by wealthy and people in position of power by misusing provisions of acts that give government land to landless people in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pandey|first=Devesh K.|date=2020-11-24|title=CBI registers three more cases linked to ₹25,000-crore Roshni land scam in Jammu & Kashmir|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-registers-two-more-cases-linked-to-25000-cr-roshni-land-scam-in-jk/article33167589.ece|access-date=2020-12-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-07|title=Roshni land scam: After waving 'tainted list,' J&K seeks HC review|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/roshni-land-scam-after-waving-tainted-list-jk-seeks-hc-review-7094531/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
=== 1995 ===
*Guru Raghavendra Bank scam: Co-operative bank in Bangalore scammed innocent citizens.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-07|title=Former CEO of scam-hit Guru Raghavendra bank found dead in his car|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/former-ceo-of-scam-hit-guru-raghavendra-bank-found-dead-in-his-car-6493727/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Letter alleges accounting fraud at Sri Guru Raghavendra Bank|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/letter-alleges-accounting-fraud-at-sri-guru-raghavendra-bank-934901.html|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Purulia arms drop case]]
*[[Sandalwood (cinema)|Sandalwood]] drug scandal: In the month of August and September [[Karnataka Police]] arrested and quizzed numerous actors and individuals working in [[Kannada cinema]] industry in connection with drug abuse and peddling.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-12|title=Sandalwood drug scandal, explained: A look at the actors under scanner|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/sandalwood-drug-case-all-the-actors-under-the-scanner-6607557/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
* [[SNC-Lavalin Kerala hydroelectric scandal]]<ref name="rediff1" /><ref>{{cite news |title=SNC Lavalin case: CBI to challenge clear chit to Vijayan |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SNC-Lavalin-case-CBI-to-challenge-clear-chit-to-Vijayan/articleshow/28307036.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202001354/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SNC-Lavalin-case-CBI-to-challenge-clear-chit-to-Vijayan/articleshow/28307036.cms |archive-date=2 February 2016 |access-date=3 January 2014 |work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
*PM Kisan Nidhi scam in Tamil Nadu, where Rs. 110 crore was siphoned off to ineligible beneficiaries.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=J|first1=Shanmughasundaram|date=September 8, 2020|first2=Padmini|last2=Sivarajah|title=PM-Kisan scam in Tamil Nadu: Rs 110 crore siphoned off|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/pm-kisan-scam-in-tamil-nadu-rs-110-crore-siphoned-off/articleshow/78000569.cms|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


==2010s==
=== 1996 ===
* [[Disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jayalalithaa-must-face-trial-sc/article5634073.ece|title=Jayalalithaa must face trial: SC|first=J.|last=Venkatesan|date=30 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=7 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707024454/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jayalalithaa-must-face-trial-sc/article5634073.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jayalalithaas-trial-in-da-case-to-go-on-supreme-court/articleshow/35072102.cms|title=Jayalalithaa's trial in DA case to go on: Supreme Court |newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=30 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830150500/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jayalalithaas-trial-in-da-case-to-go-on-supreme-court/articleshow/35072102.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== 1997 ===
* [[Tatra Truck scam]]
* [[Jalgaon housing scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-31/news/45739863_1_maharashtra-jalgaon-housing-scam-gulabrao-deokar|title=Jalgaon housing scam: Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Deokar arrested <!-- Bot generated title -->|access-date=2 January 2014|archive-date=2 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191613/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-31/news/45739863_1_maharashtra-jalgaon-housing-scam-gulabrao-deokar|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
=== 1998 ===
* [[Anubhav Plantations#Scam of 1998|Anubhav Plantations]]


===2019===
==2000s==
*Karvy Scam : Karvy frauded lakhs of investors by using their shares and securities and monetizing it by pledging the shares using the notes.
===2000===
*[[Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank|PMC Bank]] scam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/punjab-maharashtra-co-operative-bank-pmc-scam-1606111-2019-10-04|title = Lessons from the Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank scam}}</ref>
* [[Betting controversies in cricket#1999-2000 India-South Africa match fixing scandal|India-South Africa match fixing scandal]]<ref name="Scandal Sheet" />
*[[Dewan Housing Finance Corporation|DHFL]] scam<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/dhfl-accused-of-31000-crore-fraud/article26122764.ece|title=DHFL accused of ₹31,000-crore fraud}}</ref> and [[Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited|UPPCL]] employee provident fund (EPF) scandal<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-4-000-cr-epf-scam-adityanath-govt-removes-uppcl-chairman-alok-kumar-119110801852_1.html|title=Rs 4,000-cr EPF scam: Adityanath govt removes UPPCL chairman Alok Kumar|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=8 November 2019}}</ref>
*[[INX Media case]] against former Union Minister [[P. Chidambaram]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chidambaram-inx-media-scam-case-explained-karti-5921402/|title = Explained: INX Media case against P Chidambaram, and a timeline of events|date = 23 August 2019}}</ref>
*[[I Monetary Advisory|IMA]] ponzi scheme<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ima-ponzi-scam-ed-attaches-rs-209-cr-assets-under-pmla-summons-k-taka-minister-1561745926894.html|title = IMA ponzi scam: ED attaches ₹209-cr assets under PMLA; summons K'taka minister|date = 28 June 2019}}</ref>
*[[D. K. Shivakumar]] money-laundering case<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-congress-leader-dk-shivakumar-arrested-2787316|title=Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrested|date=4 September 2019}}</ref>
*[[Cox & Kings|Cox&Kings]] scam
*IL&FS scam and fraud<ref>{{Cite news|title=WHAT IS IL&FS CRISIS|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/about/what-is-il-fs-crisis|access-date=2021-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=IL&FS fraud: Whistleblower sought to uncover it in 2017, but top-brass covered it up|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/ilfs-fraud-whistleblower-sought-to-uncover-it-in-2017-but-top-brass-covered-it-up/articleshow/69711422.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2021-06-26}}</ref>
*Amrapali Aadya Trading Scam :- Amrapali Aadya Trading & Investment frauded lakhs of investors by using their shares and securities and monetizing it by pledging the shares.


===2018===
===2001===
*Rotomac bank fraud: According to an 18 February 2010 [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] [[first information report]], Rotomac allegedly defaulted on loans worth {{INR|3,695|link=yes}} [[crore]] ({{INR|0.369 billion}}). The FIR said that Rotomac diverted the loans to a fictitious company, which routed the money back to Rotomac.<ref>{{Cite news|url= http://www.livemint.com/Companies/vBvxbqXc0DFcIPWq6R57GJ/CBI-registers-FIR-against-Rotomac-promoter-for-Rs800-crore-b.html|title=Rotomac bank fraud: CBI files FIR against scam worth Rs.3,695 crore|access-date = 20 February 2018}}</ref>
* [[Operation West End]]
*[[Punjab National Bank Scam]]: A fraudulent [[Letter of credit|letter of undertaking]] worth {{INR|11,600 crore}} ({{dollarsign|USD|lk=on}}1.77 billion) was issued at the [[Punjab National Bank]] branch in Brady House, [[Mumbai]], making the bank liable for the amount.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/02/14/the-nirav-modi-case-how-the-18-billion-fraud-detected-at-pnb-unfolded|title=The Nirav Modi Case: How The $1.8 Billion Fraud Detected At PNB Unfolded|work=Bloomberg Quint|access-date=15 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> The fraudulent transactions, linked to [[Nirav Modi]], were first noticed by a new employee of the bank.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/a-freshly-appointed-official-first-noticed-the-fraud-at-punjab-national-bank-2508727.html|title=A freshly appointed official first noticed the fraud at Punjab National Bank|website=Moneycontrol|language=en-US|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> Two branch employees were involved in the scam, in which the bank's [[core banking]] system was bypassed to raise payment notes to overseas branches of other Indian banks (including [[Allahabad Bank]], [[Axis Bank]] and [[Union Bank of India]]) with the [[Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication]]. Three jewellers ([[Gitanjali Group]] and its subsidiaries, Gili and Nakshatra) are also under investigation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/224314/explained-punjab-national-banks-1-8-billion-fraud/|title=Explained: Punjab National Bank's $1.8 Billion Fraud - The Wire|last=Roy|first=Somesh Jha, Namrata Acharya and Anup|website=thewire.in|language=en-GB|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nirav-modi-fraud-case-bjp-comes-under-attack-from-opposition-parties/articleshow/62929543.cms|title=Nirav Modi fraud case: BJP comes under attack from opposition parties|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://qz.com/1208133/punjab-national-bank-fraud-nirav-modi-accused-of-swindling-1-8-billion-was-with-narendra-modi-at-davos-just-weeks-ago/|title=Nirav Modi, accused of swindling $1.8 billion, was with Narendra Modi at Davos|last=Iyer|first=Sriram|work=Quartz|access-date=15 February 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Ketan Parekh#Role in 2001 stock market crash|Ketan Parekh]]<ref name="rediff1"/>
* [[Roshni Act|Roshni Act corruption scandal]]<ref name="Yahoo News">{{cite news|last=M|first=Rahul|date=14 October 2020|title=Explainer: What's the controversial Roshni Act all about and why has J&K HC ordered a CBI probe into it?|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/the-controversial-roshni-act-whats-it-all-about-and-why-has-jk-hc-ordered-a-cbi-probe-into-it-102338928.html|newspaper=Yahoo News|access-date=3 November 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155009/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/the-controversial-roshni-act-whats-it-all-about-and-why-has-jk-hc-ordered-a-cbi-probe-into-it-102338928.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== 2017 ===
===2002===
* Noida Ponzi scheme - A special investigation team (SIT) probing an alleged [[Ponzi scheme]] run by Anubhav Mittal, managing director of Ablaze Info Solution, concentrated their efforts on suspicious transactions by nearly 200 gold and diamond dealers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/noida-ponzi-scheme-sit-probe-in-rs-3-700-crore-online-scam-focus-on-core-investors/story-v5JaFKtnXsv37fUmfb7RQN.html|title=Noida Ponzi scheme: SIT probe in Rs 3,700 crore online scam focus on 'core investors'|last=Khandelwal|first=Peeyush|date=13 February 2017|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=13 February 2017}}</ref>
* [[Abdul Karim Telgi#Counterfeiting career|Stamp paper scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Telgi Scam|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/telgi-scam/83736/0|newspaper=The Financial Express|access-date=31 March 2012|archive-date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515034250/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/telgi-scam/83736/0|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bribe plea does not save Telgi case accused, court sends him to jail|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Bribe-plea-does-not-save-Telgi-case-accused%E2%80%94court-sends-him-to-jail/922547/|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=29 January 2014|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501083005/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/bribe-plea-does-not-save-telgi-case-accused-court-sends-him-to-jail/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stamp papers for property to go in UP|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-10/lucknow/28129800_1_stamp-papers-registration-act-sale-agreement|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708180156/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-10/lucknow/28129800_1_stamp-papers-registration-act-sale-agreement|archive-date=8 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=10 April 2010}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra]] scholarship scam - An investigation of alleged misappropriation of government scholarships intended for [[Other Backward Class]] students found that hundreds of institutes across the state had pocketed several thousand crore rupees since 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-scholarship-scam-probe-reveals-institutes-pocketing-crores-by-using-different-ploys-4808880/|title=Maharashtra scholarship scam: Probe reveals institutes pocketed crores by using different ploys|last=Deshpande|first=Vivek|date=22 August 2017|work=The Indian Express|access-date=22 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[Best Bakery case]]
* On 5 April 2017, the CBI registered six cases against Winsome Diamonds and Jewellery and Forever Precious Jewellery and Diamonds and their chief [[Corporate promoter|promoter]], Jatin Mehta, for allegedly cheating three government banks of ₹1,530 crore.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thewire.in/126904/the-great-rs-7000-crore-diamond-heist|title=Winsome, Lose Some: Jatin Mehta and the Great Rs 7,000 Crore Diamond Heist|access-date= 1 May 2017}}</ref>
* [[Public Provident Fund (India)|Provident Fund]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Home Truths |url=http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl1911/19110500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020610203137/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl1911/19110500.htm |archive-date=10 June 2002 |newspaper=Frontline |date=7 June 2002 |location=Mumbai, India }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Agarwal remanded in bank scam|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Sanjay-Agarwal-remanded-in-bank-scam/articleshow/18006391.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707074451/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-08-04/mumbai/27300831_1_sunil-kedar-sanjay-agarwal-bank-scam|archive-date=7 July 2012|date=4 August 2002|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
* A [[Public interest law|public-interest litigation petition]] was filed against [[Adani Group]], [[Reliance Group]], [[Essar Group]] and other mining and energy companies for an investigation of alleged {{INR|290 billion}} overcharges for Indonesian coal and imported power equipment from 2011 to 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2017/sep/16/adani-group-reliance-adag-essar-accused-of-cheating-in-rs-290-billion-scam-1658238--1.html|title=Adani group, Reliance ADAG, Essar accused of cheating in Rs 290 billion scam|date=17 September 2017|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref>
* [[Taj corridor case]]


===2016===
===2003===
*[[Narada sting operation]]
*[[Uttar Pradesh food grain scam]]<ref name="indiatoday.intoday.in">{{cite news|title=UP Akhilesh govt faces Rs35,000-crore foodgrain scam heat|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/nrhm-scam-akhilesh-govt-faces-foodgrain-scam-heat-97200-2012-03-26|newspaper=India Today|access-date=21 April 2012|archive-date=30 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430195032/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nrhm-scam-akhilesh-govt-faces-foodgrain-scam-heat/1/179520.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="zeenews.india.com">{{cite news|title=Massive food grain scam in Maya's UP|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/massive-food-grain-scam-in-maya-s-up_672906.html|newspaper=Zee News|access-date=21 April 2012|archive-date=23 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523140059/http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/massive-food-grain-scam-in-maya-s-up_672906.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ibnlive.in.com">{{cite news|title=UP foodgrain scandal to come under ED scanner|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/up-foodgrain-scam-to-come-under-ed-scanner/136710-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217023343/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/up-foodgrain-scam-to-come-under-ed-scanner/136710-3.html|archive-date=2010-12-17|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref>
*[[Freedom 251]] scam.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 26, 2016|title=Freedom 251 biggest scam of the millennium, BJP involved: Congress MP|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/freedom-251-biggest-scam-of-the-millennium-bjp-involved-congress-310733-2016-02-26|access-date=2021-02-02|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> - a ponzi scheme, that was mounted by an entrepreneur named Mohit Goel through a company called [[Ringing Bells Private Limited]]. The company promised [[Mobile phone]]s at 251 [[Indian rupee]] to customers and collected money. They failed to meet the obligation.<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 23, 2017|title=Freedom 251: Man behind Freedom 251 mobile phone detained for fraud|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/man-behind-freedom-251-mobile-phone-detained-for-fraud/articleshow/57314430.cms|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Om Prakash Chautala#Recruitment scam|JBT teacher recruitment scam]]<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Convicted-Congress-MP-Rasheed-Masood-disqualified-from-Rajya-Sabha/articleshow/24484085.cms|title=Convicted Congress MP Rasheed Masood disqualified from Rajya Sabha|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 October 2013 |access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=21 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021182454/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Convicted-Congress-MP-Rasheed-Masood-disqualified-from-Rajya-Sabha/articleshow/24484085.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Teachers' recruitment scam: Chautala, son chargesheeted|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Teachers-recruitment-scam-Chautala-son-chargesheeted/articleshow/3107919.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509161143/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-07/india/27765980_1_recruitment-scam-ias-officers-ajay-chautala|archive-date=9 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live| date=7 June 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Teachers' recruitment scam: Pleas to make 4 IAS officers, teachers accused rejected|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Teachers-recruitment-scam-Pleas-to-make-4-IAS-officers-teachers-accused-rejected/articleshow/12435842.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509163933/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/india/31249262_1_ias-officers-recruitment-scam-ajay-chautala|archive-date=9 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live| date=28 March 2012}}</ref>
*Fugitive Economic offender, [[Vijay Mallya]] escaped from India on March 2, 2016, through [[Jet Airways]] [[Delhi]] - [[London]]  flight from [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]].
*Pacl India limited scam , INR 49,000 CRORE


===2015===
===2004===
*The [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] found that the [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation]]'s National Urban Livelihood Mission had built only 208 houses for nine [[lakh]] (900,000) homeless people, although the [[Government of India|central government]] had allocated {{INR|1,078 crore}} to the mission.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-calls-urban-shelter-scheme-a-big-scam/articleshow/47045765.cms|title=SC calls urban shelter scheme 'a big scam'|last=Anand Choudhary|first=Amit|date=25 April 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Manesar land scam]]
*Delhi Jal Board tanker scam (₹400 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/under-cong-djb-indulged-in-fraudulent-activity-complaint/|title=Under Cong, DJB indulged in fraudulent activity: Complaint|date=29 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> – Former Delhi chief minister [[Sheila Dikshit]] was accused of floating costly tenders. The [[government of Delhi]]'s Anti-Corruption Branch filed an FIR against Dikshit and Delhi CM [[Arvind Kejriwal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/ACB-books-Sheila-Kejriwal-governments-in-Rs-400-crore-tanker-scam/articleshow/52843462.cms|title=ACB books Sheila, Kejriwal governments in Rs 400 crore tanker scam|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>
* [[Amethi]] [[Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust]] land-grab case - A revenue court ordered the return of land sold to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust by an industrial house to the [[Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rajiv-gandhi-charitable-trust-land-in-amethi-to-be-returned-to-upsidc/articleshow/48682167.cms|title=Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust land in Amethi to be returned to UPSIDC - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Delhi]] CNG scam (₹100 crore) - Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Lieutenant Governor [[Najeeb Jung]] were accused in the scam.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-08-11/news/65452948_1_scam-delhi-cabinet-inquiry-act |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151103104053/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-08-11/news/65452948_1_scam-delhi-cabinet-inquiry-act |archive-date=3 November 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Delhi power scam - The [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India|CAG]] reported that [[Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group]] subsidiary BRPL is accused of inflating their rates by almost ₹8,000 crore, and rates in the city should be reduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-govt-may-move-court-for-final-cag-report-on-discoms/|title=Delhi govt wants CAG report 'indicting' power firms to be made public|date=19 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Gujarat]] fisheries scam (₹400 crore) - [[Gujarat]] ministers [[Purshottam Solanki]] and [[Dileepbhai Sanghani]] were accused of illegally granting fishing contracts for 58 reservoirs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/fisheries-scam-court-issues-process-against-purshottam-solanki/|title=Fisheries scam: Court issues process against Purshottam Solanki|date=20 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* GIDC plot-allotment bribery case - [[Goa]] chief minister [[Laxmikant Parsekar]]'s brother-in-law Dilip Malvankar, a field manager attached to the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), was arrested while allegedly accepting a ₹10,000 bribe to allot a plot in the Tuem Industrial Estate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-goa-cm-s-brother-in-law-arrested-in-bribe-case-parsekar-says-won-t-interfere-in-probe-2116405|title=Goa CM's brother-in-law arrested in bribe case; Parsekar says won't interfere in probe - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=20 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Mizoram]] [[office of profit]] scam - Health minister [[Lal Thanzara]] (brother of chief minister [[Lal Thanhawla]]) resigned from the cabinet for allegedly holding a 21.6 percent share in Sunshine Overseas, a road construction company which had received government contracts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150819/jsp/northeast/story_37891.jsp#.VeFq9CVViko|title=Mizoram minister resigns|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra]] Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation scam (₹141 crore) – MLA [[Ramesh Kadam (politician)|Ramesh Kadam]] was arrested by the [[Criminal Investigation Department (India)|CID]] for siphoning funds from the state-run ASDC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ncp-legislator-ramesh-kadam-arrested-for-rs-141-crore-scam/article1-1380911.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817154357/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ncp-legislator-ramesh-kadam-arrested-for-rs-141-crore-scam/article1-1380911.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 August 2015|title=NCP legislator Ramesh Kadam arrested for Rs 141 crore scam|date=17 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Uttarakhand]] liquor-license scandal - [[Uttarakhand]] chief minister [[Harish Rawat]] and his secretary, Mohammed Shahid, were seen negotiating with a liquor baron for a ₹100-crore bribe to change the state's policy on the sale of alcohol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/counter-offensive-bjp-alleges-a-liquor-scam-in-cong-ruled-u-khand/article1-1372040.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722204215/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/counter-offensive-bjp-alleges-a-liquor-scam-in-cong-ruled-u-khand/article1-1372040.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 July 2015|title=BJP alleges liquor scam in Cong-ruled U'khand, CM rubbishes charge|date=22 July 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/2008/05/15/videos-china-quake-death-toll-rises-to-15-000.html|title=China quake: Death toll rises to 15,000|date=15 May 2008|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Nagpur]] land-grab case - The high court of Maharashtra fined Member of Parliament [[Vijay J. Darda]] and ex-chief minister of Maharashtra [[Ashok Chavan]] ₹25,000 each and ordered an enquiry into encroachment by Jawaharlal Darda Education Society, controlled by Vijay and [[Rajendra Darda]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/HC-fines-Ashok-Chavan-Darda-family-for-land-grab/articleshow/47836864.cms|title=HC fines Ashok Chavan, Darda family for land grab|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Integrated Child Development Services]] "Chikki" controversy (₹206 crore) - [[Maharashtra]] women and child welfare minister [[Pankaja Munde]] did not solicit mandatory e-tenders in awarding contracts to vendors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/chikki-scam-pankaja-munde-gave-contract-to-ngo-headed-by-congress-leader_1620282.html|title=Chikki scam: Pankgave contract to NGO headed by Congress leader?|date=26 June 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*Bangalore illegal land de-notification scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-06-21/news/63671897_1_bs-yeddyurappa-firs-b-s-yeddyurappa|title=Four more FIRs filed against BS Yeddyurappa |access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> [[B. S. Yeddyurappa]], chief minister of Karnataka, was the prime suspect.
* [[Virbhadra Singh]] disproportionate-assets case (₹6 crore) - The CBI registered a preliminary enquiry of [[Himachal Pradesh]] chief minister [[Virbhadra Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Disproportionate-assets-case-CBI-registers-preliminary-enquiry-against-Virbhadra-Singh-and-family/articleshow/47720702.cms|title=Disproportionate assets case: CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Virbhadra Singh and family|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* NTC land scam (₹709 crore) - The CBI booked former [[Gujarat]] CM [[Shankersinh Vaghela]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CBI-books-former-Guj-CM-Vaghela-in-NTC-land-scam/articleshow/47712735.cms|title=CBI books former Guj CM Vaghela in NTC land scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Lalit Modi]] corruption case - The former [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) commissioner used eight credit cards, none of which were in his name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/As-IPL-boss-Lalit-Modi-used-8-credit-cards-but-none-in-his-name/articleshow/47807709.cms|title=As IPL boss, Lalit Modi used 8 credit cards, but none in his name|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[2015 Cash for Vote Scam]] - MLA [[Revanth Reddy]] was jailed in [[Telangana]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cash-for-vote-scam-tdp-telangana-mla-revanth-reddy-in-jail/articleshow/47497556.cms|title=Cash for vote scam: TDP Telangana MLA Revanth Reddy in jail - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Corporate espionage]] - Officials of [[Reliance Industries]], [[Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group]], [[Essar Group]], [[Cairn India]] and Jubilant Energy were accused of stealing documents from the Petroleum Ministry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/corporate-espionage-case-handsome-monthly-amount-paid-to-obtain-stolen-documents-says-delhi-police-756757|title=Corporate Espionage Case: Companies Paid Rs. 2.5 Lakh Per Month to Obtain Stolen Documents, Says Delhi Police|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/corporate-espionage-cbi-summons-senior-ril-official/article7000271.ece|title=Corporate espionage: CBI summons senior RIL official|first1=Devesh K.|last1=Pandey|first2=Lalatendu|last2=Mishra|date=17 March 2015|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
* [[Uttarakhand]] flood-relief scam (₹100 crore) - When hundreds of thousands of people in Uttarakhand went hungry during the 2013 floods, [[Government of Uttarakhand|state officials]] partied on flood-relief funds.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/officers-partied-on-uttarakhand-flood-relief-funds-cbi-probe-suggested/articleshow/47481130.cms|title=Officers "partied" on Uttarakhand flood relief funds; CBI probe suggested - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-uttarakhand-cm-orders-probe-into-flood-relief-scam-bjp-demands-cbi-enquiry-2090684|title=Uttarakhand CM orders probe into flood relief scam, BJP demands CBI enquiry - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=30 May 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[NSE co-location scam]] (about ₹50,000 crore) – [[Insider trading]] on the [[National Stock Exchange of India]] (NSE)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/brokers-may-have-siphoned-off-fifty-thousand-crore-algo-trading-scam.html|title=Brokers may have siphoned off Rs 50,000 cr in NSE algo trading scam|date=2017-11-30}}</ref> from 2010 to 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/nse-co-location-case-sebi-chairman-says-enforcement-action-to-be-completed-soon/article24219410.ece|title=NSE co-location case: SEBI Chairman says enforcement action to be completed soon|date=2018-06-21}}</ref> The case came to light in 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-mess-whistleblower-rakes-up-dark-fibre-issue/articleshow/57726792.cms|title=NSE mess: Whistleblower rakes up dark fibre issue|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=2017-03-20|last1=Shah|first1=Palak}}</ref>
* [[Louis Berger Group]] bribery case - Former Goa public-works minister [[Churchill Alemao]] and former chief minister of Goa [[Digambar Kamat]] were the prime suspects. Alemao was arrested, and Kamat applied for [[anticipatory bail]]. Louis Berger Group officials were arrested after they admitted the bribe to the Goa minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/louis-berger-case-ex-cm-digambar-kamat-next-on-police-radar/article1-1377173.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809011728/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/louis-berger-case-ex-cm-digambar-kamat-next-on-police-radar/article1-1377173.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 August 2015|title=Louis Berger case: Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat next on police radar|date=6 August 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Louis-Berger-bribery-Former-Goa-minister-Churchill-Alemao-arrested/articleshow/48368023.cms|title=Louis Berger bribery case: Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao arrested |access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>


===2014===
===2005===
* Mumbai International Airport scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-02/news/55682622_1_mial-firs-mumbai-international-airport-ltd|title=FIRs registered over CAG report on Mumbai airport project - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> - FIRs were registered against [[GVK (conglomerate)|GVK]] and [[Airports Authority of India]] officials for cheating and forgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-fir-lodged-against-aai-bigwigs-for-undue-profits-of-rs-5800-cr-2031553|title=FIR lodged against GVK group chairman GVK Reddy and MIAL MD Sanjay Reddy for undue profits of Rs 5,800 crore - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=3 November 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> The project was deliberately delayed for three years to funnel ₹5,000 crore to GVK.
* [[Scorpene deal scam]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/mar/16def.htm |title=No headway in Rs 16,000 cr submarine scam probe |access-date=25 September 2013 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928065650/http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/mar/16def.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scorpene deal hit by scam|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/scorpene-deal-hit-by-scam/149511/|newspaper=The Financial Express|date=4 October 2005|location=New Delhi, India|access-date=11 October 2011|archive-date=15 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615095240/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/scorpene-deal-hit-by-scam/149511|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A Sea of Subterfuge|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?236543|newspaper=Outlook India|date=21 January 2008|location=India|access-date=11 October 2011|archive-date=27 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127101740/http://outlookindia.com/article.aspx?236543|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Aavin scam]] - Ten-year adulteration of milk supplied from societies of the Tamil Nadu State Milk Union, estimated at {{INR}}27 lakh per day.<ref name=hindu1>{{cite news|title=Van seizure blows the lid off Aavin scam|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/van-seizure-blows-the-lid-off-aavin-scam/article6451108.ece|work=The Hindu|last=T.|first=Ramakrishnan|date=27 September 2014|access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref> The owner of the truck was arrested in Chennai.<ref>{{cite news|title=Contractor Remanded in Aavin Scam|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Contractor-Remanded-in-Aavin-Scam/2014/09/22/article2443244.ece|publisher=The New Indian Express|work=The Express News Service|date=27 September 2014|access-date=1 October 2014|location=Villupuram}}</ref><ref name=deccan1>{{cite news|title=Aavin rip off was well planned|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140927/nation-crime/article/aavin-rip-was-well-planned|last=V.P.|first=Raju|date=27 September 2014|access-date=1 October 2014|location=Chennai}}</ref>
* [[SmartCity, Kochi]] scam - Joint venture of the [[government of Kerala]] and [[TECOM Investments]], a subsidiary of [[Dubai Holding]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/smartcity-got-undue-favours-at-every-stage-cag/article6192246.ece|title=SmartCity got undue favours at every stage: CAG|date=9 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/smart-city-it-project-not-transparent-cag-114070801233_1.html|title=Smart City IT project not transparent:CAG|newspaper=Business Standard India|agency=Press Trust of India|date=8 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|last1=India|first1=Press Trust of}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Smart-City-terms-and-conditions-diluted-says-CAG-report/2014/07/09/article2321083.ece|title=Smart City terms and conditions diluted, says CAG report|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://keralaitnews.com/2199/cag-raps-kerala-government-over-smartcity-kochi-project|title=CAG raps Kerala Government over SmartCity Kochi project|date=9 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*Cash for MLC seat scam - [[H. D. Kumaraswamy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Former-Karnataka-CM-HD-Kumaraswamy-caught-on-tape-asking-for-bribe/articleshow/37875970.cms?|title=Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy caught on tape asking for bribe|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ex-karnataka-cm-hd-kumaraswamy-caught-on-tape-demanding-40cr-from-mlc-aspirant/article1-1237249.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706000017/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ex-karnataka-cm-hd-kumaraswamy-caught-on-tape-demanding-40cr-from-mlc-aspirant/article1-1237249.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2014|title=Ex-Karnataka CM caught on tape demanding bribe|date=5 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Pratapsingh Rane]] bribery case<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/sit-books-pratapsingh-rane-son-for-bribery/article6180191.ece|title=SIT books Pratapsingh Rane, son for bribery|date=5 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/special-investigation-team-books-former-cm-pratapsingh-rane-son-for-bribery/articleshow/37828793.cms|title=Special Investigation Team books former CM Pratapsingh Rane, son for bribery - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Illegal mining]] in the [[Aravalli Range]] ([[Haryana]] and [[Rajasthan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/SC-pulls-up-Rajasthan-for-failing-to-curb-illegal-mining/articleshow/37817018.cms|title=SC pulls up Rajasthan for failing to curb illegal mining|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-talks-tough-on-illegal-Aravali-mines/articleshow/37797547.cms?|title=SC talks tough on illegal Aravali mines|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority]] scam, [[West Bengal]] (₹200 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ED-probe-heat-on-IAS-officer-in-SJDA-project-scam/articleshow/37733159.cms|title=ED probe heat on IAS officer in SJDA project scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Jio|Reliance Jio]] spectrum-auction-rigging scam-<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Auction-rigged-cancel-broadband-spectrum-held-by-Reliance-Jio-CAG-report-says/articleshow/37488064.cms|title=Auction rigged, cancel broadband spectrum held by Reliance Jio, CAG report says|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/dot-refutes-cags-charges-of-favouring-reliance-jio-by-allowing-it-to-convert-its-isp-permit-into-a-unified-license/articleshow/37537848.cms|title=DoT refutes CAG's charges of favouring Reliance Jio by allowing it to convert its ISP permit into a unified license|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Odisha]] industrial-land mortgage scam (₹52,000 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/CAG-raps-Idco-for-favours-to-industries/articleshow/37113058.cms|title=CAG raps Idco for favours to industries|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/idco-flouted-la-act-to-benefit-private-companies-says-cag-114062301128_1.html|title=Idco flouted LA act to benefit private companies, says CAG|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=23 June 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/odisha-demands-report-from-idco-on-rs-52000-cr-land-scam/1265244/|title=Odisha demands report from Idco on Rs 52,000-cr land scam|date=30 June 2014|website=The Financial Express}}</ref>
*''[[National Herald (India)|National Herald]]'' land scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/loudspeaker/national-herald-land-scam-will-the-gandhis-face-a-long-trial-in-the-case-84583/|title=National Herald land scam: Will the Gandhi's face a long trial in the case?|date=26 June 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sonia-Rahul-now-face-I-T-heat-in-National-Herald-case/articleshow/37602227.cms|title=Sonia, Rahul now face I-T heat in National Herald case|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Vyapam scam]] - based in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Though related to [[Entrance Exams|Entrance Exams manipulation]], this scam has very high number of unnatural deaths associated with it.
*[[Madhya Pradesh]] farmer welfare and agriculture development minister Gauri Shankar Chaturbhuj Bisen [[disproportionate assets]] case (₹2,000 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Lokayukta-orders-Rs-2000-crore-graft-charge-Bisen-faces-probe-heat/articleshow/36940396.cms|title=Lokayukta orders Rs 2,000 crore graft charge: Bisen faces probe heat|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-06-20/news/50739232_1_lokayukta-probe-land-worth-pil|title=Lokyaukta probe ordered against Gaurishankar Bisen on corruption allegation - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*Hari Kumar Jha disproportionate assets case (₹15 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/ifs-man-among-five-raided-by-lokayukta-15-crore-assets-unearthed/|title=IFS man among five raided by Lokayukta; 15 crore assets unearthed|date=29 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/lokayukta-raids-on-five-officials-unearth-assets-worth-rs-15-crore/article6062794.ece|title=Lokayukta raids on five officials unearth assets worth Rs. 15 crore|date=30 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
*[[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) unaccounted-cash case (₹34 crore)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/uaccounted-cash-case-it-grants-week-s-time-to-ncp-file-reply-114053001696_1.html|title=Uaccounted cash case: IT grants week's time to NCP file reply|newspaper=Business Standard India|agency=Press Trust of India|date=30 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|last1=India|first1=Press Trust of}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nationalist-congress-party-gets-a-weeks-time-from-i-t-department-to-reply-in-unaccounted-cash-case/articleshow/35790736.cms|title=Nationalist Congress Party gets a week's time from I-T department to reply in unaccounted cash case - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Haryana Urban Development Authority]] (HUDA) discretionary quota plot scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Haryana-Urban-Development-Authority-names-former-ministers-MLAs-in-multiple-plots-scam/articleshow/35745751.cms|title=Haryana Urban Development Authority names former ministers, MLAs in multiple plots scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sy-quraishi-and-many-others-got-more-than-one-plot-in-haryana-huda/articleshow/35744141.cms|title=SY Quraishi and many others got more than one plot in Haryana: HUDA - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016|last1=Ohri|first1=Raghav}}</ref>
*[[Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia]] land-grab case<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Madhya-Pradesh-economic-offences-wing-starts-probe-against-Jyotiraditya-Scindia-for-land-grabbing/articleshow/35662502.cms|title=Madhya Pradesh economic offences wing starts probe against Jyotiraditya Scindia for land grabbing|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* R. C. Kuriel disproportionate assets case ([[Madhya Pradesh]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Joint-director-of-industries-department-raided-by-MP-Lokayukta/articleshow/35370105.cms|title=Joint director of industries department raided by MP Lokayukta|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mp-lokayukta-raids-industries-dept-joint-directors-premises/article6028022.ece|title=Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta raids Industries Dept. Joint Director's premises|date=20 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
* Mayank Jain disproportionate assets case<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mp-ips-officer-owns-50-acres-land-8-houses-2-nursing-homes-114051501557_1.html|title=MP IPS officer owns 50 acres land, 8 houses, 2 nursing homes|agency=Press Trust of India|date=15 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Lokayukta-Unearths-Assets-Worth-Crores-from-IPS-Officer/2014/05/16/article2226932.ece|title=Lokayukta Unearths Assets Worth Crores from IPS Officer|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Fortnight-after-Lokayukta-raids-Madhya-Pradesh-CM-suspends-IPS-Mayank-Jain/articleshow/35883721.cms|title=Fortnight after Lokayukta raids, Madhya Pradesh CM suspends IPS Mayank Jain|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Rajasthan]] Housing Board (RHB) arbitrary lease allotment of property<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Irregularity-in-allotment-of-RHB-property-to-BJP-MLA-Lokayukta/articleshow/35130414.cms|title=Irregularity in allotment of RHB property to BJP MLA: Lokayukta|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Raje-may-leave-Singhvi-out-of-cabinet-expansion/articleshow/35355167.cms|title=Raje may leave Singhvi out of cabinet expansion|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* HPCA illegal land-allotments scandal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/himachalpradesh/chargesheet-against-dhumal-anurag-thakur/article1-1212385.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429154832/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/himachalpradesh/chargesheet-against-dhumal-anurag-thakur/article1-1212385.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 April 2014|title=Chargesheet against Dhumal, Anurag Thakur|date=26 April 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/charge-sheet-filed-against-dhumal-in-hpca-case/article5948630.ece|title=Charge sheet filed against Dhumal in HPCA case|date=25 April 2014|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>- [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] and [[Anurag Thakur]] have been charge sheeted in HPCA scam.
*[[Indian Railways]]-[[RailTel Corporation of India]] mobile scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/RailTel-official-under-CBI-lens-in-mobile-scam/articleshow/31909960.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=RailTel official under CBI lens in 'mobile scam'}}</ref>
* [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] and [[Rolls-Royce Holdings|Rolls-Royce]] defence scam (₹10,000 crore)<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Another-scam-hits-defence-ministry-Antony-orders-CBI-probe/articleshow/31301383.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Another scam hits defence ministry, Antony orders CBI probe}}</ref>
* [[Air India]] Family Fare Scheme scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-21/news/47559949_1_probe-report-chief-vigilance-officer-cbi | work=The Times Of India | title=Air India hit by another scam; writes to CBI for probe | date=21 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Bokaro Steel Plant]] recruitment scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CBI-raids-BJP-leader-ex-governor-in-steel-plant-scam/articleshow/29522156.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=CBI raids BJP leader, ex-governor in steel plant scam}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CBI-lens-on-Paswan-in-recruitment-scam/articleshow/30808710.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=CBI lens on Paswan in recruitment scam}}</ref>
* Gujarat arbitrary land-allotments scandal<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-01-24/news/46562825_1_agricultural-land-pil-top-court | work=The Times Of India | title=Supreme Court sets aside land allotment made by Narendra Modi government as 'arbitrary' | date=24 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Kribhco]] and [[Yara International]] fertilizer fraud controversy<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lid-blown-off-fertilizer-fraud/article5583350.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Lid blown off fertilizer fraud | date=17 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/not-a-penny-was-transacted-says-kribhco-md/article5584559.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Not a penny was transacted, says Kribhco MD | date=17 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Delhi Jal Board]] scam (₹10,000 crore)<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-03/delhi/36720833_1_raw-water-nangloi-wtp-mgd | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413005907/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-03/delhi/36720833_1_raw-water-nangloi-wtp-mgd | url-status=dead | archive-date=13 April 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Arvind Kejriwal alleges scam of over Rs 10,000cr in Delhi Jal Board | date=3 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/djb-scam-cbi-raids-21-places-in-delhincr-files-5-firs/445833-3-244.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120010242/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/djb-scam-cbi-raids-21-places-in-delhincr-files-5-firs/445833-3-244.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 January 2014|title=DJB scam: CBI raids 21 places in Delhi-NCR; files 5 FIRs|date=16 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Indian Railways]] "emergency quota" ticket scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cash-for-job-trail-leads-CBI-to-major-railways-quota-scam/articleshow/28253991.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Cash-for-job trail leads CBI to major railways quota 'scam'}}</ref>
* Cremation shed scam- [[Rajya Sabha]] MP [[T. M. Selvaganapathy]] was sentenced to two years and resigned for corruption.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/elections/article/election-2014/first-tamil-nadu-politician-to-be-disqualified-as-mp-after-conviction-509972?pfrom=home-lateststories|title=First Tamil Nadu politician to be disqualified as MP after conviction|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/a-day-after-conviction-dmk-leader-t-m-selvaganapathy-resigns-from-rajya-sabha/articleshow/33913736.cms|title=A day after conviction, DMK leader T M Selvaganapathy resigns from Rajya Sabha - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra]] [[money laundering]] - A special investigative team was formed to probe [[Chhagan Bhujbal]] and his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sit-to-probe-money-laundering-allegations-against-chhagan-bhujbal-kin-2045217|title=SIT to probe money-laundering allegations against Chhagan Bhujbal, kin - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=19 December 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>


===2013===
===2006===
* [[Virbhadra Singh]] bribery controversy (₹2.4 crore)<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-examining-jaitleys-letter-against-virbhadra-singh/article5523230.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=New | last=Delhi | title=CBI examining Jaitley's letter against Virbhadra Singh | date=31 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/cbi-checking-claims-by-virbhadra-singhs-insurance-agent-1314719.html|title=CBI checking claims by Virbhadra Singh's insurance agent - Firstpost|date=30 December 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/its-a-state-subject-wont-probe-virbhadra-singh-loan-matter-cbi/articleshow/28205865.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=It's a state subject, won't probe Virbhadra Singh loan matter: CBI | date=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Virbhadra-Singh-rules-out-resignation-says-ready-to-face-probe/articleshow/28296637.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Virbhadra Singh rules out resignation, says ready to face probe}}</ref>
* [[Ludhiana City Centre#City centre scam|Ludhiana City Centre scam]]<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|title=Rediff – India's Biggest Scams|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=20 January 2012|archive-date=25 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125015944/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Madhya Pradesh]] pre-medical test scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/madhya-pradesh/gang-involved-in-medical-college-seat-scam-busted-in-mp_891947.html|title=Gang involved in medical college seat scam busted in MP|date=23 November 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mp-pre-medical-test-fraud-700-suspicious-candidates-appeared-in-2012/article1-1145986.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420053930/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mp-pre-medical-test-fraud-700-suspicious-candidates-appeared-in-2012/article1-1145986.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2014|title=MP pre-medical test fraud: 700 'suspicious' candidates appeared in 2012|date=1 November 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-pre-medical-test-scam-HC-rejects-petitions-seeking-CBI-probe/articleshow/33841579.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=MP pre-medical test scam: HC rejects petitions seeking CBI probe}}</ref>
* [[Ravi Shankaran#Naval War Room Leak|Navy war room leak case]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-05-13/news/27450507_1_navy-war-room-leak-red-corner-notice-ravi-shankaran|title=Red Corner Notice issued against Ravi Shankaran|work=Economic Times|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-date=25 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625035855/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-05-13/news/27450507_1_navy-war-room-leak-red-corner-notice-ravi-shankaran|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-gives-up-pursuit-of-Navy-war-room-leak-kingpin-Ravi-Shankaran/articleshow/47548352.cms|title=Times of India - Indian Govt failed to extradite Ravi Shankaran from UK|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-date=18 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418174941/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-gives-up-pursuit-of-Navy-war-room-leak-kingpin-Ravi-Shankaran/articleshow/47548352.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Navy-leak-case-HC-grants-bail-to-Abhishek-Verma/articleshow/3086692.cms|title=Abhishek Verma granted bail in Navy Leak case|date=30 May 2008|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119200705/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Navy-leak-case-HC-grants-bail-to-Abhishek-Verma/articleshow/3086692.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Madhya Pradesh wheat-procurement scam (₹4 crore)<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-25/india/45561182_1_wheat-worth-procurement-price-societies | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226074135/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-25/india/45561182_1_wheat-worth-procurement-price-societies | url-status=dead | archive-date=26 December 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Procurement Scam: 27.5k quintal wheat goes missing in MP| date=25 December 2013}}</ref>
* [[Fatwas for cash scandal]]<ref name="Time">{{cite news|last= Adiga|first= Aravind|date= 21 September 2006|title= India's Cash-for-Fatwa Scandal|url= http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1537516,00.html|newspaper= Time|access-date= 17 November 2020|archive-date= 22 May 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210522021718/http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1537516,00.html|url-status= live}}</ref><ref name="Arab News">{{cite news|last= Ali|first= S.A.|date= 18 September 2006|title= Muftis Caught On Camera Taking Money To Issue Fatwas|url= https://www.arabnews.com/node/289110|newspaper= Arab News|access-date= 17 November 2020|archive-date= 29 December 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20221229060049/https://www.arabnews.com/node/289110|url-status= live}}</ref>
* Arvind and Tinoo Joshi disproportionate-assets case (Madhya Pradesh)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Bhopal/Spl-court-to-hear-Lokayukta-charges-against-tainted-IAS-couple/articleshow/38183325.cms|title=Spl court to hear Lokayukta charges against tainted IAS couple|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* Delhi-Gurgaon Toll Plaza scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-police-eow-asked-to-probe-alleged-corruption-in-gurgaon-toll/articleshow/24430165.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Delhi Police EOW asked to probe alleged corruption in Gurgaon Toll | date=20 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Employees' Provident Fund Organisation]] scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/savings-centre/savings-news/scamsters-drain-out-pf-accounts-with-fake-claims-epfo-swings-into-damage-control-mode/articleshow/24313772.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Scamsters drain out PF accounts with fake claims, EPFO swings into damage-control mode | date=18 October 2013}}</ref>
* Haryana seed scam (₹5 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/cbi-begins-probe-into-seed-scam-on-khemka-s-complaint/article1-1136724.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131018162339/http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/cbi-begins-probe-into-seed-scam-on-khemka-s-complaint/article1-1136724.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2013|title=CBI begins probe on Khemka's complaint|date=18 October 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]] "free ticket" scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-15/india/43065537_1_dgca-officials-indian-civil-aviation-regulator-safety-norms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018115150/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-15/india/43065537_1_dgca-officials-indian-civil-aviation-regulator-safety-norms | url-status=dead | archive-date=18 October 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=DGCA officials misused 90% of free tickets| date=15 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-14/india/43025379_1_dgca-officials-free-tickets-misuse | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018021808/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-14/india/43025379_1_dgca-officials-free-tickets-misuse | url-status=dead | archive-date=18 October 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=CBI probes 'free ticket' scam in DGCA | date=14 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Josy Joseph#"Leave Travel Concession" (LTC) scam|Leave Travel Concession scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/criminality-in-ltc-scam-fir-soon-reveals-cbi.html|title=Criminality in LTC scam; FIR soon, reveals CBI|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Revise-LTC-norms-punish-all-guilty-CVC-tells-govt/articleshow/24274853.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Revise LTC norms, punish all guilty, CVC tells govt}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jdu-mp-booked-by-cbi-in-first-fir-in-ltc-scam/articleshow/25072359.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=JD(U) MP booked by CBI in first FIR in LTC scam | date=1 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/3-sitting-Rajya-Sabha-MPs-booked-by-CBI-in-LTC-scam/articleshow/36520096.cms|title=3 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs booked by CBI in LTC scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [https://hebaghbhau.com/latest/what-telangana-rape-accuseds-mother-said-on-his-son Telangana rape victim names & Mother reaction 2019] ]]<ref>{{cite web|url=[https://hebaghbhau.com/latest/what-telangana-rape-accuseds-mother-said-on-his-son Telangana rape victim names & Mother reaction}}</ref>
* [[NSEL case]] (₹5,500 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nsel-scam-eow-first-arrest-amit-mukherjee/1/313905.html|title=First arrest in 5500 crore NSEL scam, Amit Mukherjee nailed by EOW |publisher=India Today |date=9 October 2013 |access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>
* Railway iron ore freight scam (₹17,000 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cag-unearths-rs-17000-crore-railway-transportation-scam/1/308874.html|title=Now, CAG unearths Rs 17,000-crore railway transportation scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/essar-aims-to-steer-clear-of-brewing-iron-ore-scam-113091900005_1.html|title=Essar aims to steer clear of brewing iron ore scam|first=Dev|last=Chatterjee|date=19 September 2013|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-31/india/45738837_1_iron-ore-test-audit-cag | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101211757/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-31/india/45738837_1_iron-ore-test-audit-cag | url-status=dead | archive-date=1 January 2014 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Whiff of scam forces CAG to audit all wagons that carried iron ore since 2008| date=31 December 2013}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh [[Sand theft|illegal sand mining]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/104-arrests-in-6-months-noida-ias-officers-sand-mafia-crackdown/1148490/0|title=104 arrests in 6 months: Noida IAS officer's sand mafia crackdown - Indian Express|date=30 July 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/woman-ias-officer-durga-shakti-nagpal-illegal-sand-mafia/1/296743.html|title=IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal suspended after clamping down on UP sand mafia|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-10/noida/41266073_1_illegal-sand-dredgers-sand-mining-sand-mafia | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130816123118/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-10/noida/41266073_1_illegal-sand-dredgers-sand-mining-sand-mafia | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 August 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Sand mining causes Yamuna to shift 500m east, threaten Noida | date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Vodafone]] tax controversy<ref>{{cite news|author=Joji Thomas Philip |agency=ET Bureau |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-02/news/31538233_1_retrospectively-tax-overseas-transactions-warning-that-foreign-investment-ceo-vittorio-colao |title=Vodafone tax controversy: CEO Vittorio Colao meets FM Pranab Mukherjee - Economic Times |publisher=The Economic Times |date=2 May 2012 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref> (₹11,000 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/pranab-mukherjee-vodafone-tax-issue/1/24654.html |title=Govt sticks to stand on Vodafone tax issue |publisher=Business Today |date=7 May 2012 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/law-ministry-does-uturn-agrees-to-conciliation-in-vodafone-tax-case/1115991 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610072235/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/law-ministry-does-uturn-agrees-to-conciliation-in-vodafone-tax-case/1115991 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 June 2013 |title=Law ministry does U-turn, agrees to conciliation in Vodafone tax case |publisher=Financial Express |access-date=24 May 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Railway bribery scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/railway-board-bribery-case-cbi-arrests-pawan-bansals-nephew/389471-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504172147/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/railway-board-bribery-case-cbi-arrests-pawan-bansals-nephew/389471-37-64.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 May 2013 |title=Railway Board bribery case: CBI arrests Pawan Bansal's nephew |publisher=CNN IBN |date=3 May 2013 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref> - The [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] arrested railway minister [[Pawan Kumar Bansal]]'s nephew for allegedly accepting a {{INR|9 million}} bribe<ref>{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-03/india/39007829_1_railway-minister-pawan-kumar-bansal-railway-official |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506060036/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-03/india/39007829_1_railway-minister-pawan-kumar-bansal-railway-official |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 May 2013 |title=Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew booked by CBI for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe |date=3 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/railway-minister-pawan-bansal-s-nephew-arrested-for-allegedly-accepting-bribe-362478 |title=Railway Minister Pawan Bansal's nephew arrested by CBI for allegedly accepting bribe |publisher=NDTV |date=3 May 2013 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref> for a [[Railway Board]] member.
* [[2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting case]]
* [[2013 Kerala solar panel scam]]
* Odisha land-allotment scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/odisha-govt-cancels-land-allotment-in-favour-of-minister-s-son_842041.html |title=Odisha govt cancels land allotment in favour of minister's son |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |date= 14 April 2013|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cag-smells-rs.4000cr-land-scam-in-orissa/1061008/0 |title=CAG smells Rs.4,000-cr land scam in Orissa |publisher=Financial Express |date=18 January 2013 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref>)
* [[2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/agustawestland-chopper-scam-sc-directs-chhattisgarh-government-to-produce-documents-of-purchase/articleshow/61671144.cms|title=AgustaWestland chopper scam: SC directs Chhattisgarh government to produce documents of purchase|date=16 November 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-books-sptyagi-in-vvip-chopper-deal-scam/article6177583.ece|title=ED books S.P.Tyagi in VVIP chopper deal scam|first=Devesh K.|last=Pandey|date=4 July 2014|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
* [[Madhya Pradesh Scholarship scam]]
* [[Saradha Group financial scandal]]: Collapse of a [[Ponzi scheme]] run by Saradha Group, a consortium of over 200 private companies believed to be running so-called [[chit fund]]s<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130501/jsp/bengal/story_16847319.jsp#.UYES6sV4800|title=Chitti chitti bang bang|date=30 April 2013|work=The Telegraph|access-date=1 May 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://madlaw.in/what-exactly-happened-in-the-saradha-scam-understanding-chit-fund-mlm-corporate-deposits-and-collective-investment-schemes/|title=What exactly happened in the Saradha Scam? Understanding chit fund, MLM, corporate deposits and collective investment schemes|last=Agarwal|first=Abhyudaya|author2=Satyaditya Singh Dhakare |date=5 June 2013|publisher=Marketing and advertising law|access-date=13 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/heres-why-saradha-was-not-a-chit-fund-but-a-ponzi-scheme-739597.html|title=Here's why Saradha was not a chit fund but a Ponzi scheme|last=Kaul|first=Vivek|date=30 April 2013|work=Firstpost|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/more-saradha-entities-under-sebi-scanner/article4650522.ece |title=More Saradha entities under SEBI scanner |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=25 April 2013|date=24 April 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/fullcoverage/chit-fund-scam/490/|title=Indianexpress.com :: Chit Fund Scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-25/bhubaneswar/42391745_1_chit-fund-scam-status-report-cbi-probe | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928231929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-25/bhubaneswar/42391745_1_chit-fund-scam-status-report-cbi-probe | url-status=dead | archive-date=28 September 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=State delays report on chit fund scam | date=25 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Saradha-scam-CBI-arrests-Trinamool-Congress-MP-Srinjoy-Bose/articleshow/45230685.cms|title=Saradha scam: CBI arrests Trinamool Congress MP Srinjoy Bose|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jolt-for-mamata-banerjee-madan-mitra-arrested-in-saradha-ponzi-scam/articleshow/45493780.cms|title=Jolt for Mamata Banerjee? Madan Mitra arrested in Saradha ponzi scam - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.impactnews.in/2017/11/03/narada-and-saradha-scam-accused-mukul-roy-joins-bjp/ | title = Narada and Saradha Scam Accused, Mukul Roy joins BJP }}</ref>
* [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]] seats scam - [[Rasheed Masood]] was sentenced to four years imprisonment and expelled from the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Convicted-Congress-MP-Rasheed-Masood-disqualified-from-Rajya-Sabha/articleshow/24484085.cms|title=Convicted Congress MP Rasheed Masood disqualified from Rajya Sabha|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>


===2012===
===2008===
* [[Aadhaar]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Aadhar scam accused Ali is arrested by Mumbai cops. City cops now trying to figure out whether there is any terror link behind the racket.|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/Aadhar-scam-accused-Ali-is-arrested-by-Mumbai-cops-City-cops-now-trying-to-figure-out-whether-there-is-any-terror-link-behind-the-racket—/articleshow/12896181.cms|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress1">{{cite news|title=Aadhar Scam probe begins|url=http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/article389915.ece|newspaper=Express Buzz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Aadhaar scam: UIDAI fields watchdog|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Aadhaar-scam—UIDAI-fields-watchdog/944960/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Hasan Ali Khan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-sc-cancels-hassan-ali-khans-bail/20110317.htm |title=SC cancels Hassan Ali Khan's bail – Rediff.com Business |work=Rediff.com |date=17 March 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014 |archive-date=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203033154/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-sc-cancels-hassan-ali-khans-bail/20110317.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hasan Ali Khan leads the list of top ten tax defaulters for 2008–09|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-13/news/29880986_1_tax-defaulters-hasan-ali-khan-harshad-mehta|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=13 August 2011|location=New Delhi, India|access-date=23 December 2011|archive-date=9 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509162650/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-13/news/29880986_1_tax-defaulters-hasan-ali-khan-harshad-mehta|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bluff Master Ali|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne160411Coverstory.asp|access-date=23 December 2011|newspaper=Tehelka|date=16 April 2011|location=India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017152328/http://tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne160411Coverstory.asp|archive-date=17 October 2011}}</ref>
* [[Andhra Pradesh]] liquor scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: HC notice to Chief Minister, others|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/andhra-liquor-scam-hc-notice-to-cm-others/241830-62-127.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324183418/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/andhra-liquor-scam-hc-notice-to-cm-others/241830-62-127.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-03-24|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=AP liquor scam: Ministers hand-in-gloves with mafia|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ap-liquor-scam-ministers-handingloves-with-mafia/233390-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226042336/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ap-liquor-scam-ministers-handingloves-with-mafia/233390-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-02-26|newspaper=CNN Live}}</ref>
* [[S. K. Sahni|Indian Army ration scam]]<ref name="rediff2">{{cite web|title=India's Biggest Scams|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=20 January 2012|archive-date=25 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125015944/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/army-ration-scam-three-year-jail-for-lieutenant-general-86371|title=Army ration scam: Three-year jail for Lieutenant General|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=2 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502214424/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/army-ration-scam-three-year-jail-for-lieutenant-general-86371|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Bengaluru]] mayor's fund scam<ref name="indiatimes1"/>
*[[2G spectrum case]]<ref>{{cite news|title=CAG's Report |url=http://cag.gov.in/html/reports/civil/2010-11_19PA/Telecommunication%20Report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155418/http://cag.gov.in/html/reports/civil/2010-11_19PA/Telecommunication%20Report.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |newspaper=CAG Report |access-date=25 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=2G case: Loss of Rs 30984 cr due to govt policy |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-06/news/29743485_1_spectrum-allocation-fcfs-2g |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=25 September 2013 |date=6 July 2011 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928090348/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-06/news/29743485_1_spectrum-allocation-fcfs-2g |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Bharat Earth Movers]] housing-society scam<ref>{{cite news|title=BEML Housing Society scam: Distribution of urban land to a lucky few at the expense of the rest|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-01/news/31528236_1_urban-land-land-prices-form-cooperative-societies|newspaper=The Economic Times | date=1 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=BEML chief Natarajan in yet another scam|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main52.asp?filename=Ws230412Corruption.asp|newspaper=Tehelka}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=PM Manmohan's advisor 'lands' in controversy|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-pm-manmohans-advisor-lands-in-controversy-3186095.html|newspaper=Daily Bhaskar}}</ref>
* [[Cash-for-votes scandal]]
* [[Delhi]] [[Medical glove|surgical-glove]] procurement scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Surgical gloves scam:2 senior doctors sent to judicial custody|url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/surgical-gloves-scam2-senior-doctors-sent-to-judicial-custody/6090/|newspaper=Business Standard}}</ref>
* [[Operation Kamala]]
* [[DIAL Scam]] ({{INR|1,669.72 billion}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-smells-Rs-1-63-lakh-cr-scam-in-Delhi-airport-deal/Article1-859905.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525181859/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-smells-Rs-1-63-lakh-cr-scam-in-Delhi-airport-deal/Article1-859905.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 May 2012 |title=CAG smells Rs1.63-lakh cr scam in Delhi airport deal |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 May 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref>
* Flying Club fraud – {{INRConvert|1.9|b}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Central Vigilance Commission unearths Rs190 crore flying club fraud|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-28/india/31107497_1_clubs-fee-societies|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103133317/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-28/india/31107497_1_clubs-fee-societies|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=28 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Foreign exchange derivative]]s scam ({{INR|320 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Rs32,000 crore forex scam forgotten!|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rs-32000-crore-forex-scam-forgotten/263976-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605011914/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rs-32000-crore-forex-scam-forgotten/263976-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-06-05|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rs32,000 crore forex scam forgotten!|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article534383.ece|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Girivan]] land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Hill station in mountain of trouble|url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/apr/090412-mumbai-Hill-station-in-mountain-of-trouble.htm|newspaper=Mid-Day}}</ref>
* [[Granite scam in Tamil Nadu]] (about {{INRConvert|160|b}})<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/a-scam-worth-16-000-crores-that-rests-on-granite-250382|title=A scam worth 16,000 crores that rests on granite |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=2 August 2012 |access-date=19 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/madras-hc-asks-state-union-govts-response-in-rs-16000-crore-granite-scam-114062700644_1.html|title=Madras HC seeks response in Rs 16,000 cr TN granite scam|date=27 June 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India}}</ref><!-- needs to be updated -->
* [[Haryana]] forest scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Multi-crore forest scam rocks Haryana Vidhan Sabha|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article2965141.ece|newspaper=The Hindu | location=Chennai, India|date=6 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Forest scam rocks Haryana assembly|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-06/india/31126917_1_cbi-probe-chief-parliamentary-secretary-haryana|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710171415/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-06/india/31126917_1_cbi-probe-chief-parliamentary-secretary-haryana|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=6 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda may face CBI heat over forest scams|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/haryana-forest-scams-cbi-lens-on-bhupinder-singh-hooda/1/168221.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CVC in favour of CBI probe into Haryana forest scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-10/india/30611248_1_forest-scam-sanjiv-chaturvedi-environment-ministry|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712024810/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-10/india/30611248_1_forest-scam-sanjiv-chaturvedi-environment-ministry|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=10 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Haryana forest scam: Decision on CBI probe soon|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/haryana/haryana-forest-scam-decision-on-cbi-probe-soon_752691.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Forestry scam: MoEF seeks CBI probe|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/india/31349580_1_cbi-inquiry-forestry-scam-environment-ministry|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707180832/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/india/31349580_1_cbi-inquiry-forestry-scam-environment-ministry|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=16 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI may probe Haryana forest scam|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2787972.ece|newspaper=Business Line}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI probe into Haryana forest scam likely|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_cbi-probe-into-haryana-forest-scam-likely_1635395|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Centre asks Haryana to get forestry scam probed by CBI|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-05/india/31123527_1_ifs-officers-ias-sanjiv-chaturvedi|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709220257/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-05/india/31123527_1_ifs-officers-ias-sanjiv-chaturvedi|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=5 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CVC for CBI probe into forest scam in Haryana|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/haryana/cvc-for-cbi-probe-into-forest-scam-in-haryana_751775.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref>
* [[Himachal Pradesh]] [[Legume|pulse]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Vigilance Bureau registers case in Pulse scam|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/himachal-pradesh/vigilance-bureau-registers-case-in-pulse-scam_756877.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Two officers suspended in HP pulse scam |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/two-officers-suspended-in-hp-pulse-scam/958639.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917061457/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/two-officers-suspended-in-hp-pulse-scam/958639.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 September 2012 |newspaper=IBN Live }}</ref>
*[[Indian coal allocation scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002757_1_devendra-darda-congress-mp-vijay-darda-coal-ministry|title=Coal scam: Enforcement Directorate attaches assets of Vijay Darda's firm, Nagpur company - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="hindustantimes1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-reports-tabled-in-Rajya-Sabha/Article1-914959.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821004418/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-reports-tabled-in-Rajya-Sabha/Article1-914959.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 August 2012 |title=CAG estimates: Our likely loss Rs 38,00,00,00,00,000 |work=Hindustan Times |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/Popup/2012/8/Final_Ministry_Coal.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818090631/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/Popup/2012/8/Final_Ministry_Coal.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 August 2012|date=18 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/10-facts-on-rs-1-86-lakh-crore—coalgate—loss.html |title=10 facts on Rs 1.86 lakh crore 'Coalgate' loss |publisher=In.news.yahoo.com |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-to-bring-ordinance-on-cancelled-coal-blocks/article6519977.ece|title=Govt. to bring Ordinance on cancelled coal blocks|first=Puja|last=Mehra|date=20 October 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
*Jalgaon housing scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-former-maharashtra-minister-seeks-bail-in-hc-mumbai-2000042|title=Former Maharashtra minister seeks bail in HC Mumbai - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=6 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association]] scam (about {{INR|500 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=JKCA scam leaves Farooq Abdullah on backfoot|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jkca-scam-leaves-farooq-abdullah-on-backfoot/237791-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312091030/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/jkca-scam-leaves-farooq-abdullah-on-backfoot/237791-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-03-12|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rs.50 crore JKCA scam surfaced |url=http://www.brighterkashmir.com/index.php/nl/world/canada/204-50-crore-jkca-scam-surfaced |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917000800/http://www.brighterkashmir.com/index.php/nl/world/canada/204-50-crore-jkca-scam-surfaced |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 September 2012 |newspaper=Brighter Kashmir }}</ref>
* [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] PHE scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Court orders probe against minister|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=750888|newspaper=Outlook India|access-date=25 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211034104/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=750888|archive-date=11 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Jammu and Kashmir recruitment scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Recruitment scam in Bandipora MC|url=http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/recruitment-scam-in-bandipora-mc-22347.aspx|newspaper=Rising Kashmir|access-date=25 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171221000847/http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/recruitment-scam-in-bandipora-mc-22347.aspx|archive-date=21 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Jammu and Kashmir exam scandal<ref>{{cite news|title=Examgate: CB report indicts Peerzada|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/ShowStoryLatest.asp?NewsID=3152|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801030132/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/ShowStoryLatest.asp?NewsID=3152|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 August 2013|newspaper=Greater Kashmir}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=J&K minister's son 'helped' in exams: Probe report|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/jandk-minister-s-son-helped-in-exams-probe-report_757330.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref>
* [[Karnataka Wakf Board Land Scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/03/27/another-39bn-indian-corruption-scandal-this-time-its-land/#axzz1qPnd4K3p| title=Another $39bn Indian corruption scandal: this time it's land | author=Neil Munshi| work=The Financial Times| date=27 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnatakas-waqf-land-scam-worth-rs-2-lakh-crore-five-facts-473536|title=Karnataka's Waqf land scam worth Rs 2 lakh crore: Five facts|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-10-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/wakf-board-scam-report-siddaramaiah-governments-nightmare-40844|title=Wakf board scam report: Siddaramaiah government's nightmare|last=Srinivasan|first=Sarayu|date=28 March 2016|website=The News Minute|access-date=2019-10-05}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra]] [[stamp duty]] scam ({{INR|6.4 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Sons of 2 ex-CMs in 640 crore stamp duty franking scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/mumbai/31248900_1_adarsh-scam-registration-controller-franking|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707025047/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/mumbai/31248900_1_adarsh-scam-registration-controller-franking|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=28 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sons of 2 ex-CMs in 640 crore stamp duty franking scam|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/sons-of-2-ex-cms-in-640-crore-stamp-duty-franking-scam/articleshow/12437487.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times | first1=Sharad|last1=Vyas}}</ref>
* Maharashtra land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Maharashtra land scam: Trouble for Deshmukh, Rane|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-land-scam-trouble-for-deshmukh-rane/249579-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707131541/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-land-scam-trouble-for-deshmukh-rane/249579-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-07-07|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CAG indicts Vilasrao Deshmukh in land scam|url=http://www.asianage.com/india/cag-indicts-vilasrao-deshmukh-land-scam-440|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120727050140/http://www.asianage.com/india/cag-indicts-vilasrao-deshmukh-land-scam-440|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 July 2012|newspaper=Asian Age}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CAG indicts Vilasrao Deshmukh in land scam|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/cag-indicts-vilasrao-deshmukh-in-land-scam_768268.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Land scam: Congress backs Vilasrao Deshmukh|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2012/04/05/maharashtra-congress-backs-vilasrao-deshmukh.html|newspaper=One India News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CAG indicts Vilasrao Deshmukh in land scam|url=http://in.news.yahoo.com/cag-indicts-vilasrao-deshmukh-land-scam-092223504.html|newspaper=Yahoo! India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=After Adarsh, another housing scam unearthed in Mumbai|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/adarsh-housing-scam-vilasrao-deshmukh-maharashtra/1/183054.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Another housing scam unearthed in Mumbai|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/another-housing-scam-unearthed-in-mumbai/246159-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407011456/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/another-housing-scam-unearthed-in-mumbai/246159-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-04-07|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority]] repair scam ({{INR|1 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Rs100 crore repair scam: Contractors get MHADA help|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_rs100-crore-repair-scam-contractors-get-mhada-help_1678636|newspaper=DNA}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra Irrigation Scam]] (about {{INR|720 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/india/34081252_1_ncp-legislators-ncp-mlas-ncp-ministers|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120926155013/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/india/34081252_1_ncp-legislators-ncp-mlas-ncp-ministers|url-status= dead|archive-date= 26 September 2012|title= Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar resigned on Tuesday amid allegations of Rs720000 crore irrigation scam |access-date=24 September 2012|work= [[The Times of India]]|date=25 September 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ministry of External Affairs (India)|Ministry of External Affairs]] gift scam<ref>{{cite news|title=MEA officials in gift scam shame nation|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/MEA-officials-in-gift-scam-shame-nation/Article1-793897.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110010022/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/MEA-officials-in-gift-scam-shame-nation/Article1-793897.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2012|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MEA seeks CBI investigation into gift scam |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/MEA-seeks-CBI-investigation-into-gift-scam/Article1-807715.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207224619/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/MEA-seeks-CBI-investigation-into-gift-scam/Article1-807715.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2012 |newspaper=Hindustan Times }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MEA seeks CBI probe in gift scam|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mea-seeks-cbi-probe-into-gift-scam/1/172445.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref>
* MSTC gold-export scam ({{INR|4.64 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI Arrests Former MSTC Officials in Rs.464 cr Scam|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=761458|newspaper=Outlook|access-date=9 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513030043/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=761458|archive-date=13 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Nayagaon, Punjab]] land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Nayagaon land scam: Punjab government given three-day deadline to respond|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Nayagaon-land-scam—Punjab-government-given-three-day-deadline-to-respond/940625/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[National Highways Authority of India#Criticism|NHAI allegations]] – The [[World Bank]]'s Institutional Integrity Unit identified fraud and corruption, requesting an investigation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rs70 crore fraud in NHAI: World Bank report|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rs-70-crore-fraud-in-nhai-world-bank-report/245317-3.html|newspaper=IBN Live|access-date=3 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405210052/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rs-70-crore-fraud-in-nhai-world-bank-report/245317-3.html|archive-date=5 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Express Exclusive: World Bank cries fraud, graft in highways projects|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/world-bank-cries-fraud-graft-in-highway.../931809/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Highway Robbery|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=Ne291011coverstory.asp|newspaper=Tehelka|access-date=3 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205120141/http://tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=Ne291011coverstory.asp|archive-date=5 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[NHPC Limited|NHPC]] cement scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Cement scam: CBI raids 3 NHPC godowns|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/india/31307730_1_godown-cbi-raids-cbi-team|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716064507/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/india/31307730_1_godown-cbi-raids-cbi-team|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=8 April 2012}}</ref>
* [[Patiala]] land scam ({{INR|2.5 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Patiala land scam probe complete: Majithia|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/patiala-land-scam-probe-complete-majithia/945944/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Patiala land scam: IAS officer, 5 others suspended|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/india/31640864_1_ias-officer-patiala-sale-deeds|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717213843/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/india/31640864_1_ias-officer-patiala-sale-deeds|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=9 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=IAS officer, 5 others suspended over Patiala land scam|url=http://dailypioneer.com/nation/63887-ias-officer-5-others-suspended-over-patiala-land-scam.html|newspaper=The Pioneer}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Patiala land scam: Badal orders suspension of IAS officer, 5 others |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Patiala/Patiala-land-scam-Badal-suspends-IAS-officer-orders-vigilance-probe/SP-Article1-852535.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511055229/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Patiala/Patiala-land-scam-Badal-suspends-IAS-officer-orders-vigilance-probe/SP-Article1-852535.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 May 2012 |newspaper=Hindustan Times }}</ref>
* [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] [[Paddy field|paddy]] scam ({{INR|180 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Akali leader's son booked in Rs18-cr paddy scam|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120118/jal.htm#4|newspaper=The Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=SAD leader's son in 17cr paddy scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-18/chandigarh/30638566_1_markfed-fci-paddy-bagha-purana|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701162627/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-18/chandigarh/30638566_1_markfed-fci-paddy-bagha-purana|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=18 January 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ranchi]] real-estate scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Real estate scam: Police move court|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/ranchi/31640480_1_real-estate-scam-police-move-court-properties|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719110554/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/ranchi/31640480_1_real-estate-scam-police-move-court-properties|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=9 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Service Tax]] and [[Taxation in India#Central Excise|Central Excise]] fraud ({{INR|19,000 crore}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Rs19k cr service tax, central excise duty frauds in 2008–11: CAG|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rs-19k-cr-service-tax-central-excise-duty-frauds-in-2008-11-cag/articleshow/12472176.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times | date=30 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=19,000 crore service tax, control excise duty frauds in 2008–11: CAG|url=http://www.firstpost.com/economy/19000-crore-service-tax-control-excise-duty-frauds-in-2008-11-cag-261601.html|newspaper=First Post}}</ref>
* Tax refund scam ({{INR|30 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=I-T, SBI men in tax refund scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/thane/31640461_1_tax-refund-thane-police-credit-society|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719155246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-09/thane/31640461_1_tax-refund-thane-police-credit-society|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=9 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|title=RTI trail reveals huge scam in mayor's fund|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-08/bangalore/31625684_1_rti-query-bbmp-karnataka-information-commission|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720020846/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-08/bangalore/31625684_1_rti-query-bbmp-karnataka-information-commission|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=8 May 2012}}</ref>
* Taxpayer identification number scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Insiders are involved in TIN scam|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_insiders-are-involved-in-tin-scam_1641629|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TIN scam was exposed late, says Bangalore tax official|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_tin-scam-was-exposed-late-says-bangalore-tax-official_1681317|newspaper=DNA}}</ref>
* Toilet scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Toilet scam leaps out of closet|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120418/jsp/frontpage/story_15387948.jsp|newspaper=The Telegraph | location=Calcutta, India|date=18 April 2012}}</ref>
*[[Uttar Pradesh NRHM scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Mayawati misused funds for rural health: PM|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article320874.ece|newspaper=Express Buzz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: 6 officials booked in accountant's murder|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nrhm-scam-fir-against-6-in-official-s-death_1651513|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: CBI arrests three in Uttar Pradesh|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2780219.ece|newspaper=The Hindu | location=Chennai, India|date=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: 2 former UP ministers to appear before CBI|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/nrhm-scam-2-former-up-ministers-to-appear-before-cbi/892257/|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=26 December 2011|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: CBI interrogates former UP minister|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/nrhm-scam-cbi-interrogates-former-up-minister_749211.html|newspaper=Zee News|date=28 December 2011|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/High-court-rejects-Babu-Singh-Kushwahas-bail-plea/articleshow/30210928.cms|title=High court rejects Babu Singh Kushwaha's bail plea|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/ED-attaches-Kushwaha-property-worth-Rs-300-crore/articleshow/33196122.cms|title=ED attaches Kushwaha property worth Rs 300 crore|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Ultra Mega Power Projects]] scam – The central government lost {{INRConvert|290.33|b}} due to undue benefits to [[Reliance Power]].<ref name="hindustantimes1"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-08-18/news/33261655_1_chitrangi-project-sasan-project-coal-blocks |title=Reliance Power got undue benefits in bidding for ultra mega power projects: CAG – Economic Times |work=The Economic Times |date=18 August 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh elephant-memorial scam (₹1,400 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-20/india/39391777_1_babu-singh-kushwaha-lucknow-and-noida-dalit-memorial-scam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131018162321/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-20/india/39391777_1_babu-singh-kushwaha-lucknow-and-noida-dalit-memorial-scam|url-status=dead|title=Mayawati's men siphoned off Rs 1,400 crore in dalit memorial scam, UP…|date=18 October 2013|website=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=18 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Memorial-scam-FIRs-against-Naseemuddin-Siddiqui-Babu-Singh-Kushwaha/articleshow/28251146.cms|title=Memorial scam: FIRs against Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Babu Singh Kushwaha| date=2 January 2014|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cost-of-memorials-by-Mayawati-shot-1000-in-5-years-CAG/articleshow/37600771.cms|title=Cost of memorials by Mayawati shot 1000% in 5 years: CAG|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh horticulture scam ({{INR|700 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Minister orders probe into horticulture scam|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/minister-orders-probe-into-horticulture-scam/946805/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707214134/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/minister-orders-probe-into-horticulture-scam/946805/|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=Express India}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh Labour and Construction Co-operative Federation scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/2-maya-ministers-accused-in-laccfed-scam-surrender/1057884|title=2 Maya ministers accused in LACCFED scam surrender - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh [[palm tree]] plantation scam ({{INR|550 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=One scam after another: Now it's the 'palm tree' scam in UP|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-17/lucknow/31748128_1_palm-trees-dalit-memorials-crore-scam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707141315/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-17/lucknow/31748128_1_palm-trees-dalit-memorials-crore-scam|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=17 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Now, UP CM orders a probe into a tree scam under the Mayawati regime|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-up-cm-orders-a-probe-into-a-tree-scam/258566-37.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520055550/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-up-cm-orders-a-probe-into-a-tree-scam/258566-37.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-05-20|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=India probes Dalit leader Mayawati's palm tree imports|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-18116181|publisher=BBC | date=18 May 2012}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh [[seed]] scam ({{INR|500 million}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Rs50 crore scam unearthed in Uttar Pradesh Seed Development Corporation|url=http://post.jagran.com/rs-50-crore-scam-unearthed-in-uttar-pradesh-seed-development-corporation-1335779800|newspaper=Jagaran}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Action against Mayawati if found guilty: Akhilesh Yadav|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-30/india/31506032_1_seed-scam-akhilesh-yadav-seed-corporation|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719064705/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-30/india/31506032_1_seed-scam-akhilesh-yadav-seed-corporation|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=30 April 2012}}</ref>
* [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[stamp duty]] scam ({{INR|1,200 crore}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Officials evaded stamp duty in sugar mills auction: Comptroller and Auditor General|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-30/lucknow/31506022_1_stamp-duty-sale-deeds-indian-stamp-act|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701162443/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-30/lucknow/31506022_1_stamp-duty-sale-deeds-indian-stamp-act|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=30 April 2012}}</ref>


===2011===
===2009===
* [[Belekeri port scam]], estimated loss to the public [[exchequer]] at ₹35,000 crores (approx US$6 billion)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/rs-35000-crore-illegal-mining-cases-being-buried-quietly-in-karnataka-1404383.html|title = Rs 35,000 Crore Illegal Mining Cases Being Buried Quietly in Karnataka|date = 17 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131017/news-current-affairs/article/cbi-arrests-bjp-mla-anand-singh-karnataka-iron-ore-export-scam|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018022655/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131017/news-current-affairs/article/cbi-arrests-bjp-mla-anand-singh-karnataka-iron-ore-export-scam|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2013|title=CBI arrests BJP MLA Anand Singh in Karnataka iron ore export scam - Deccan Chronicle|date=18 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Deendayal Upadhyaya Trust|Deendayal Upadhyaya Trust land scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Land scam case against Vasundhara|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article374215.ece|access-date=25 August 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 January 2009|location=Chennai, India|archive-date=2 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102160228/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article374215.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Tatra (company)#Allegations|Tatra scam]] ({{INR|7.5 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Exposed! The Rs750 crore Tatra scam|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_exposed-the-rs750-crore-tatra-scam_1568123|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/sunday-pioneer/nation/tatra-truck-scam-cbi-gears-up-to-finalise-chargesheet.html|title=Tatra truck scam: CBI gears up to finalise chargesheet|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Satyam scandal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/the-inside-story-of-how-satyam-scam-unfolded/83158-7.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090120091831/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/the-inside-story-of-how-satyam-scam-unfolded/83158-7.html |archive-date=20 January 2009 |title=The inside story of how Satyam scam unfolded – Business News – IBNLive |work=IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=20 January 2009 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/all-10-accused-found-guilty-in-satyam-case/article7084538.ece|title=Raju brothers sentenced to 7 years in jail, fined Rs. 5.5 crore|first=N.|last=Rahul|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 April 2015|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=18 May 2019|archive-date=27 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527052446/https://www.thehindu.com/business/all-10-accused-found-guilty-in-satyam-case/article7084538.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[National Technical Research Organisation]] scam ({{INR|8 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Court to probe into national research organisation Rs800 crore scam|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_court-to-probe-into-national-research-organisation-rs800-crore-scam_1576748|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A security fraud|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cag-finds-irregularities-in-ntro-purchases/1/130235.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Intelligence scam gets bigger|url=http://test.timesnow.tv/Intelligence-scam-gets-bigger/videoshow/4379771.cms|newspaper=Times Now|access-date=9 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502021937/http://test.timesnow.tv/Intelligence-scam-gets-bigger/videoshow/4379771.cms|archive-date=2 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scams galore in nation's top intelligence outfit|url=http://newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/article385893.ece|newspaper=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Goa]] mining scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-mining-scam-worth-Rs-10000-crore-Congress-legislator/articleshow/10019684.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714175540/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-mining-scam-worth-Rs-10000-crore-Congress-legislator/articleshow/10019684.cms|url-status=dead|title=Goa mining scam worth Rs 10,000 crore: Congress legislator - The Time…|date=14 July 2012|archive-date=14 July 2012|website=archive.is}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Panaji|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/196186/goa-mining-scam-pac-report.html |title="Goa mining scam: PAC report not tabled" Deccan Herald |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=7 October 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-06-10/news/50478518_1_m-b-shah-commission-case-information-report-money-laundering-act|title=Enforcement Directorate registers laundering case in Rs 35,000 crore Goa mining scam - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike]] scam ({{INR|32.07 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=BBMP commissioner seeks probe into Rs3,207 cr fund scam|url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/nov/101111-BBMP-commissioner-seeks-probe-into-Rs-3207-cr-fund-scam.htm|newspaper=Mid Day}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Post Rs3,200 cr scam : BBMP has another burning issue|url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/nov/211111-Post-Rs-3200-cr-scam-BBMP-has-another-burning-issue.htm|newspaper=Mid Day}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=BBMP scam: HC notices to government, CBI|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bbmp-scam-hc-notices-to-government-cbi_1632785|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Protest against BBMP scam|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/210641/protest-against-bbmp-scam.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
* [[Himachal Pradesh]] housing scam<ref>{{cite news|title=HP govt admits to scam in housing license|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hp-govt-admits-to-scam-in-housing-licences/772725/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Housing scam: CBI raids in Bhopal and Nagpur|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/housing-scam-cbi-raids-in-bhopal-and-nagpur_749334.html}}</ref>
* [[Pune]] housing scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune housing scam: Using 'Kargil' to grab land |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/pune-housing-scam-using-kargil-to-grab-land-78514|publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
* Pune land scam<ref>{{cite news|title='Biggest land scam in Pune' now under Hazare's scanner|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/biggest-land-scam-in-pune-now-under-hazares-scanner-97161|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=This scam is bigger than 2G, say judges |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/this-scam-is-bigger-than-2g-say-judges-84058|publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
* [[Orissa, India|Orissa]] pulse scam ({{INR|7 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Orissa minister resigns over pulses scam|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/orissa-minister-resigns-over-pulses-scam_685208.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Orissa Vigilance submits preliminary report on dal scam|url=http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=24412}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pulses scam: Orissa minister steps down|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pulses-scam-orissa-minister-steps-down/746631/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pulses scam: Orissa minister quits, 3 officers face action |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/pulses-scam-orissa-minister-quits-3-officers-face-action/articleshow/7432854.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209141533/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/pulses-scam-orissa-minister-quits-3-officers-face-action/articleshow/7432854.cms |archive-date=9 February 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Kerala]] investment scam ({{INR|10 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Police uncover Rs1,000-cr investment scam in Kerala|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/police-uncover-rs-1-000cr-investment-scam-in-kerala/806033/|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=20 June 2011|location=Thiruvananthapuram, India}}</ref>
* [[Mumbai]] [[sales tax]] fraud ({{INR|10 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamond firms in sales tax fraud|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/mumbai/28368477_1_diamond-firms-diamond-imports-evasion-racket|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708012820/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/mumbai/28368477_1_diamond-firms-diamond-imports-evasion-racket|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=2 January 2011}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra]] education scam ({{INR|10 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Maharashtra: Rs 1000 cr education scam exposed|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-rs-1000-cr-education-scam-exposed/191282-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111010072729/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-rs-1000-cr-education-scam-exposed/191282-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 October 2011|newspaper=IBN Live|date=9 October 2011|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rs1,000 cr education scam unearthed in Maharashtra|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2011/10/09/rs-1-000-cr-education-scam-unearthed-in-maharashtra.html|newspaper=News – OneIndia|date=9 October 2011|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
* Maharashtra [[public distribution system]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=RTI query busts major PDS scam in Maharashtra|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-mass-theft-of-food-for-poor/208708-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111207121047/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/maharashtra-mass-theft-of-food-for-poor/208708-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-12-07|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=RTI query busts major PDS scam in Maharashtra|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/rti-query-busts-major-pds-scammaharashtra_629116.html|newspaper=Money Life}}</ref>
* [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[Teacher Eligibility Test]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=टीईटी मामलाः निदेशक संजय मोहन गिरफ्तार|url=http://www.amarujala.com/national/nat-Uttar-Pradesh-Board-of-Secondary-Education-Director-Sanjay-Mohan-arrested-TET-22741.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208164134/http://www.amarujala.com/national/nat-Uttar-Pradesh-Board-of-Secondary-Education-Director-Sanjay-Mohan-arrested-TET-22741.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2012|newspaper=Amar Ujala}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=यूपी: मा‍ध्‍यमिक शिक्षा परिषद के डायरेक्‍टर गिरफ्तार|url=http://hindi.oneindia.in/news/2012/02/08/uttar-pradesh-basic-education-council-director-arrested-aid0129.html|newspaper=One India Hindi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Secondary Education Secretary arrested in UP for irregularities|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20120208/1923549.html}}</ref>
* Uttar Pradesh [[Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act]] (MGNREGA) scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Trouble for Maya;Allahabad HC orders CBI to probe NREGA scam|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2011/11/15/trouble-to-maya-high-court-orders-cbi-probe-nrega-scam.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Pandhari-Yadav-transferred-out-of-CMs-office/articleshow/30873651.cms|title=Pandhari Yadav transferred out of CM's office|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Orissa, India|Orissa]] MGNREGA scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Orissa NREGA scam : SC pulls centre|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/orissa-nrega-scam-supreme-court-pulls-up-centre-91560|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bhubaneswar CBI begins probe into MGNREGA scam|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/CBI-begins-probe-into-MGNREGA-scam/Article1-701546.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510215520/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneshwar/CBI-begins-probe-into-MGNREGA-scam/Article1-701546.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MGNREGA scam: Six ex-Collectors may face CBI|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/8687-mgnrega-scam-six-ex-collectors-may-face-cbi.html|newspaper=The Pioneer}}</ref>
* [[Indian Air Force]] land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI probes Jammu and Kashmir defence land scam|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cbi-probes-jammu-and-kashmir-defence-land-scam/1/163146.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Land record sought in scam near Srinagar airport|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/land-record-sought-in-scam-near-srinagar-airport_745643.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI probes Srinagar Air Force land scam|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/cbi-probes-srinagar-air-force-land-scam_743414.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref>
* [[Bihar]] [[solar lamp]] scam ({{INR|400 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Now, a solar lamp scam in Bihar!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/bihar/now-a-solar-lamp-scam-in-bihar_691351.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Solar lamp scam rocks Bihar|url=http://www.asianage.com/india/solar-lamp-scam-rocks-bihar-339|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717231554/http://www.asianage.com/india/solar-lamp-scam-rocks-bihar-339|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 July 2012|newspaper=Asian Age}}</ref>
* B. L. Kashyap, [[Employees' Provident Fund Organisation]] scam ({{INR|1.69 billion}})<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/B-L-Kashyap-hits-52-week-low-on-reports-of-provident-fund-evasion/3860152835 |title=India Infoline |publisher=Indiainfoline.com |date=4 August 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=EPFO fraud: CBI books nine officials, private firm|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-08/india/29751146_1_epfo-employees-provident-fund-organisation-case-names|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707192858/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-08/india/29751146_1_epfo-employees-provident-fund-organisation-case-names|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|date=8 July 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref>
* [[Assam]] education scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Assam education scam: schools exist only on papers|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/assam-education-scam-schools-exist-only-on-papers/147124-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707102114/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/assam-education-scam-schools-exist-only-on-papers/147124-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-07-07|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref>
* Pune [[Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976|ULC]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Agent arrested in ULC scam|url=http://www.punemirror.in/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=20111012201110120613341443fc9f5ec|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028114549/http://www.punemirror.in/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=20111012201110120613341443fc9f5ec|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 October 2013|newspaper=Pune Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ULC scam: 4 partners of construction firm arrested|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-20/pune/30302327_1_ulc-certificate-scam-pune-agglomeration|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708030943/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-20/pune/30302327_1_ulc-certificate-scam-pune-agglomeration|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=20 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ULC scam: 12 anticipatory bail pleas of three people rejected|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-18/pune/31361149_1_ulc-scam-atul-panse-pune-agglomeration|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707005933/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-18/pune/31361149_1_ulc-scam-atul-panse-pune-agglomeration|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=18 April 2012}}</ref>


==2010s==
===2010===
===2010===
* [[2010 housing loan scam in India|Housing-loan scam]]
* [[2010 housing loan scam in India|Housing-loan scam]]
* [[G. Madhavan Nair#Controversies in S-Band Devas Scam|Indian Space Research Organisation S-band scam]], also known as the ISRO-Devas deal ({{INR|2 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=ISRO under scanner over allotment of S-band|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cag-suspects-scam-in-sband-spectrum-allotment/142674-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209220651/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cag-suspects-scam-in-sband-spectrum-allotment/142674-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-02-09|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Another scam: Auditor probes ISRO's S-Band spectrum deal|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Another-scam-auditor-probes-ISRO-s-S-Band-spectrum-deal/Article1-659631.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511143208/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Another-scam-auditor-probes-ISRO-s-S-Band-spectrum-deal/Article1-659631.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article1200374.ece |title="Behind the S-band spectrum scandal" The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=10 February 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cag-suspects-scam-in-sband-spectrum-allotment/142674-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110209220651/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cag-suspects-scam-in-sband-spectrum-allotment/142674-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 February 2011 |title="ISRO under scanner over allotment of S-band" IBN live |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Uproar in Assembly over NC Hills scam |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110208/jsp/northeast/story_13548501.jsp|newspaper=The Telegraph | location=Calcutta, India |date=8 February 2011}}</ref>
* [[Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games]]
* [[Andhra Pradesh]] [[Emaar Properties|Emmar]] scam ({{INR|25 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Five big facts on Andhra Pradesh's Emaar case|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/five-big-facts-on-andhra-pradeshs-emaar-case-171729|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Babus charged in Emaar scam|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/babus-charged-emaar-scam-102|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202093028/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/babus-charged-emaar-scam-102|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2012|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Andhra home secretary lands in jail|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/south/andhra-home-secretary-lands-jail-249|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202203743/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/south/andhra-home-secretary-lands-jail-249|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2012|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Naidu, YSR cut state's stake in Emaar|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-16/hyderabad/30405477_1_apiic-emaar-emaar-scam-emaar-hills-township-project|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721200659/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-16/hyderabad/30405477_1_apiic-emaar-emaar-scam-emaar-hills-township-project|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2012|date=16 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|location=Hyderabad, India}}</ref>
* [[Adarsh Housing Society scam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/parliament-panel-adopts-report-on-adarsh-housing-society-scam-113101700620_1.html|title=Parliament panel adopts report on Adarsh Housing Society scam|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=17 October 2013|via=Business Standard|agency=Press Trust of India|access-date=18 May 2019|archive-date=8 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508175946/https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/parliament-panel-adopts-report-on-adarsh-housing-society-scam-113101700620_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cbi-completes-adarsh-housing-society-scam-probe-files-final-chargesheet-exmla-late-naval-officer-4-financers-named/1265977|title=CBI completes Adarsh Housing Society scam probe, files final chargesheet; ex-MLA, late Naval officer, 4 financers named|work=The Financial Express |date=2 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=1 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101154427/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cbi-completes-adarsh-housing-society-scam-probe-files-final-chargesheet-exmla-late-naval-officer-4-financers-named/1265977|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Karnataka]] land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka land scam: TOI on the trail|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-18/india/28226678_1_cm-flouts-rules-prime-land-allotment|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715024730/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-18/india/28226678_1_cm-flouts-rules-prime-land-allotment|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=18 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CM's sons buy land for Rs40 lakh, sell it for a massive Rs40cr|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/CMs-sons-buy-land-for-Rs-40-lakh-sell-it-for-a-massive-Rs-400&nbsp;million/articleshow/6977002.cms|newspaper=The Times of India | date=24 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka Land Scam: Yeddyurappa In Trouble|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/karnataka-land-scam-yeddyurappa-in-trouble/specialcoverage/7086681.cms|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
 
* Karnataka housing-board scam (₹350 million)<ref>{{cite news|title=Probe pending yet govt lifts ban on KHB land purchase|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-15/bangalore/28380374_1_khb-karnataka-housing-board-land-purchase|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701134033/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-15/bangalore/28380374_1_khb-karnataka-housing-board-land-purchase|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=15 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scam-tainted Karnataka minister allots plots to his men|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/scam-tainted-karnataka-minister-allots-plots-to-his-men/1/148667.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Karnataka scam: FIR against BS Yeddyurappa|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-housing-scam-fir-against-yeddyurappa/233637-62-129.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225080020/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-housing-scam-fir-against-yeddyurappa/233637-62-129.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-02-25|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Lokayukta-Police-Indict-JDS-MLASon-in-KHB-Scam/2014/10/31/article2501024.ece|title=Lokayukta Police Indict JD(S) MLA, Son in KHB Scam|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
===2011===
* [[Uttarakhand]] Citurgia land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Judicial panel to probe role of officials in housing scam|url=http://zeenews.india.com/election09/story.aspx?aid=691157|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524172934/http://zeenews.india.com/election09/story.aspx?aid=691157|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 May 2013|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Land scams' rock Uttarakhand|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=332618&catid=36&Itemid=66|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511233629/http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=332618&catid=36&Itemid=66|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|newspaper=The Statesman}}</ref>
* [[Belekeri port scam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.news18.com/news/india/rs-35000-crore-illegal-mining-cases-being-buried-quietly-in-karnataka-1404383.html|title = Rs 35,000 Crore Illegal Mining Cases Being Buried Quietly in Karnataka| work=News18 |date = 17 May 2017|access-date = 29 March 2020|archive-date = 29 March 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200329202705/https://www.news18.com/news/india/rs-35000-crore-illegal-mining-cases-being-buried-quietly-in-karnataka-1404383.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131017/news-current-affairs/article/cbi-arrests-bjp-mla-anand-singh-karnataka-iron-ore-export-scam|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018022655/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131017/news-current-affairs/article/cbi-arrests-bjp-mla-anand-singh-karnataka-iron-ore-export-scam|archive-date=18 October 2013|title=CBI arrests BJP MLA Anand Singh in Karnataka iron ore export scam - Deccan Chronicle|date=18 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Medical Council of India]] bribery scandal<ref>{{cite news|title=MCI boss Ketan Desai arrested|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-23/india/28143618_1_gyan-sagar-medical-college-cbi-on-corruption-charges-mci-boss-ketan-desai|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708152936/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-23/india/28143618_1_gyan-sagar-medical-college-cbi-on-corruption-charges-mci-boss-ketan-desai|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=23 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MCI president caught taking Rs2 crore bribe|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/mci-president-caught-taking-rs-2-crore-bribe_621426.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MCI bribe: Punjab orders probe in medical college scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-01/india/28142926_1_medical-education-ketan-desai-medical-council|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103073827/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-01/india/28142926_1_medical-education-ketan-desai-medical-council|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=1 April 2010}}</ref> - [[Ketan Desai (urologist)|Ketan Desai]] was arrested by CBI on 22 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-06-22/news/32368919_1_ketan-desai-charge-sheet-mbbs|title=MCI scam: CBI files charge sheet against Ketan Desai - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
 
* [[Chandigarh]] [[Market stall|booth]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Panel probing booth scam to take action in 2 weeks; dozen allotments may be scrapped|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/panel-probing-booth-scam-to-take-action-in-2-weeks;-dozen-allotments-may-be-scrapped/946003/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729113313/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/panel-probing-booth-scam-to-take-action-in-2-weeks;-dozen-allotments-may-be-scrapped/946003/|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 July 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
===2012===
* Odisha illegal-mining scam (₹59,203 crore)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/orissa-shuts-down-64-mines-probes-racket/540515/ |title=Orissa shuts down 64 mines, probes racket |publisher=Indian Express |date=12 November 2009 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-03-09/news/28417779_1_mining-scam-mine-owners-orissa-government | work=The Times Of India | title=Orissa mining scam runs to Rs 3 lakh crore: Congress | date=9 March 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/recover-rs-60k-cr-from-miners-shah-panel-to-odisha/article1-1168686.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103063504/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/recover-rs-60k-cr-from-miners-shah-panel-to-odisha/article1-1168686.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2014|title=Recover Rs 60k cr from miners: Shah panel to Odisha|date=2 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[DIAL Scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-smells-Rs-1-63-lakh-cr-scam-in-Delhi-airport-deal/Article1-859905.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525181859/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAG-smells-Rs-1-63-lakh-cr-scam-in-Delhi-airport-deal/Article1-859905.aspx |archive-date=25 May 2012 |title=CAG smells Rs1.63-lakh cr scam in Delhi airport deal |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 May 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012}}</ref>
*[[Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games]]
* [[Granite scam in Tamil Nadu]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/a-scam-worth-16-000-crores-that-rests-on-granite-250382 |title=A scam worth 16,000 crores that rests on granite |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=2 August 2012 |access-date=19 October 2012 |archive-date=18 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918131130/http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/a-scam-worth-16-000-crores-that-rests-on-granite-250382 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/madras-hc-asks-state-union-govts-response-in-rs-16000-crore-granite-scam-114062700644_1.html|title=Madras HC seeks response in Rs 16,000 cr TN granite scam|date=27 June 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|via=Business Standard|newspaper=Business Standard India|archive-date=17 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117062938/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/madras-hc-asks-state-union-govts-response-in-rs-16000-crore-granite-scam-114062700644_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Express News Service |date=2015-11-27 |title=84 Private Quarries Violated Licence Norms, Says Report |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2015/nov/27/84-private-quarries-violated-licence-norms-says-report-848668.html |access-date=2025-08-28 |newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref><!-- needs to be updated -->
* Maharashtra [[Adarsh Housing Society scam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/parliament-panel-adopts-report-on-adarsh-housing-society-scam-113101700620_1.html|title=Parliament panel adopts report on Adarsh Housing Society scam|newspaper=Business Standard India|agency=Press Trust of India|date=17 October 2013|via=Business Standard|last1=India|first1=Press Trust of}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cbi-completes-adarsh-housing-society-scam-probe-files-final-chargesheet-exmla-late-naval-officer-4-financers-named/1265977|title=CBI completes Adarsh Housing Society scam probe, files final chargesheet; ex-MLA, late Naval officer, 4 financers named|date=2 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Haryana Forestry case]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Multi-crore forest scam rocks Haryana Vidhan Sabha|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article2965141.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India|date=6 March 2012|access-date=17 April 2012|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621121903/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article2965141.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda may face CBI heat over forest scams|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/haryana-forest-scams-cbi-lens-on-bhupinder-singh-hooda-89214-2012-01-10|newspaper=India Today|access-date=17 April 2012|archive-date=10 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510194609/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/haryana-forest-scams-cbi-lens-on-bhupinder-singh-hooda/1/168221.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI may probe Haryana forest scam|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2787972.ece|newspaper=Business Line|access-date=17 April 2012|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501083055/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Gegong Apang]] [[Public distribution system|PDS]] scam ({{INR|100 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Arunachal CM Apang arrested for PDS scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-25/india/28289027_1_gegong-apang-pds-scam-itanagar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509191231/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-25/india/28289027_1_gegong-apang-pds-scam-itanagar|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=25 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Former Arunachal Pradesh CM, Apang arrested in PDS scam|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_former-arunachal-pradesh-cm-apang-arrested-in-pds-scam_1427975|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Arunachal PDS scam: 19 in police net|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/arunachal-pds-scam-19-in-police-net/678193/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Ice cream parlour sex scandal]]
* [[Indian coal allocation scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002757_1_devendra-darda-congress-mp-vijay-darda-coal-ministry|title=Coal scam: Enforcement Directorate attaches assets of Vijay Darda's firm, Nagpur company |access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428222408/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002757_1_devendra-darda-congress-mp-vijay-darda-coal-ministry|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Allocation of Coal Block and Augmentation of Coal Production |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/Popup/2012/8/Final_Ministry_Coal.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818090631/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/Popup/2012/8/Final_Ministry_Coal.pdf|archive-date=18 August 2012|date=18 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-to-bring-ordinance-on-cancelled-coal-blocks/article6519977.ece|title=Govt. to bring Ordinance on cancelled coal blocks|first=Puja|last=Mehra|date=20 October 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-date=3 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141203073340/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-to-bring-ordinance-on-cancelled-coal-blocks/article6519977.ece?|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Karnataka Wakf Board Land Scam]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/03/27/another-39bn-indian-corruption-scandal-this-time-its-land/#axzz1qPnd4K3p| title=Another $39bn Indian corruption scandal: this time it's land| author=Neil Munshi| work=The Financial Times| date=27 March 2012| access-date=18 November 2020| archive-date=13 November 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113085921/http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/03/27/another-39bn-indian-corruption-scandal-this-time-its-land/#axzz1qPnd4K3p| url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnatakas-waqf-land-scam-worth-rs-2-lakh-crore-five-facts-473536|title=Karnataka's Waqf land scam worth Rs 2 lakh crore: Five facts|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-10-05|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127025821/https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnatakas-waqf-land-scam-worth-rs-2-lakh-crore-five-facts-473536|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/wakf-board-scam-report-siddaramaiah-governments-nightmare-40844|title=Wakf board scam report: Siddaramaiah government's nightmare|last=Srinivasan|first=Sarayu|date=28 March 2016|website=The News Minute|access-date=2019-10-05|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101095156/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/wakf-board-scam-report-siddaramaiah-governments-nightmare-40844|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Maharashtra Irrigation Scam]]<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maharashtra-govt-in-crisis-all-NCP-ministers-quit/articleshow/16543191.cms|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120926155013/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/india/34081252_1_ncp-legislators-ncp-mlas-ncp-ministers|archive-date= 26 September 2012|title= Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar resigned on Tuesday amid allegations of Rs720000 crore irrigation scam |access-date=24 September 2012|work= [[The Times of India]]|url-status= live|date=25 September 2012}}</ref>
*[[Uttar Pradesh NRHM scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Mayawati misused funds for rural health: PM|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article320874.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203095732/http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article320874.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|newspaper=Express Buzz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: 6 officials booked in accountant's murder|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_nrhm-scam-fir-against-6-in-official-s-death_1651513|newspaper=DNA|access-date=18 February 2012|archive-date=1 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501083133/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-nrhm-scam-fir-against-6-in-official-s-death-1651513|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NRHM scam: CBI arrests three in Uttar Pradesh|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2780219.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai, India|date=6 January 2012|access-date=18 February 2012|archive-date=9 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209155502/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2780219.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Uttar Pradesh sand mining scandal]]
* [[National Herald corruption case]]


==2000s==
===2013===
===2009===
* [[Vyapam scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/madhya-pradesh/gang-involved-in-medical-college-seat-scam-busted-in-mp_891947.html|title=Gang involved in medical college seat scam busted in MP|date=23 November 2013|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=16 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116231535/http://zeenews.india.com/news/madhya-pradesh/gang-involved-in-medical-college-seat-scam-busted-in-mp_891947.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mp-pre-medical-test-fraud-700-suspicious-candidates-appeared-in-2012/article1-1145986.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420053930/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mp-pre-medical-test-fraud-700-suspicious-candidates-appeared-in-2012/article1-1145986.aspx|archive-date=20 April 2014|title=MP pre-medical test fraud: 700 'suspicious' candidates appeared in 2012|date=1 November 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-pre-medical-test-scam-HC-rejects-petitions-seeking-CBI-probe/articleshow/33841579.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=MP pre-medical test scam: HC rejects petitions seeking CBI probe | access-date=19 April 2014 | archive-date=20 April 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420011613/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-pre-medical-test-scam-HC-rejects-petitions-seeking-CBI-probe/articleshow/33841579.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Goa]] [[special economic zone]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=CAG report exposes Goa land scams: Civil society groups|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/CAG-report-exposes-Goa-land-scams-Civil-society-groups/Article1-394047.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511061006/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/CAG-report-exposes-Goa-land-scams-Civil-society-groups/Article1-394047.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Goa's land scam haunts two Congress ex-CMs|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article231019.ece|newspaper=Express Buzz}}</ref>
* [[NSEL case]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/featured/story/nsel-scam-eow-first-arrest-amit-mukherjee-213817-2013-10-08 |title=First arrest in 5500 crore NSEL scam, Amit Mukherjee nailed by EOW |publisher=India Today |date=9 October 2013 |access-date=9 October 2013 |archive-date=12 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012190155/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nsel-scam-eow-first-arrest-amit-mukherjee/1/313905.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* JVG scam<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/news/rs-1000-cr-scam-jvg...v-k-sharma.../1115718/|title=Rs 1,000 cr scam: JVG group's V K Sharma arrested after dramatic car chase in Delhi - Indian Express|website=indianexpress.com|access-date=18 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Railway bribery scam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/railway-board-bribery-case-cbi-arrests-pawan-bansals-nephew/389471-37-64.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504172147/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/railway-board-bribery-case-cbi-arrests-pawan-bansals-nephew/389471-37-64.html |archive-date=4 May 2013 |title=Railway Board bribery case: CBI arrests Pawan Bansal's nephew |work=IBNLive |publisher=CNN IBN |date=3 May 2013 |access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref>
* Rice export scam ({{INR|25 billion}})<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|title=Rediff – India's Biggest Scams|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|publisher=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rice-export-scam-Govt-blocks-CBI-probe-20-babus-go-scot-free/articleshow/27811928.cms|title=Rice export scam: Govt blocks CBI probe, 20 babus go scot-free|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting case]]
* [[Odisha|Orissa]] [[Paddy field|paddy]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=RTI activist unearths paddy scam in Orissa|url=http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/rti_activist_une"/>arths_paddy_scam_in_orissa.php|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Paddy procurement scam unearthed|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/21/stories/2010072159380300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726045152/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/21/stories/2010072159380300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2010| location=Chennai, India|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 July 2010}}</ref>
* [[2013 Muzaffarnagar riots]]
* Sukhna land scam ([[Darjeeling]])<ref>{{cite news|title=New Delhi Court of Inquiry into Sukhna land scam over: Army|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Court-of-Inquiry-into-Sukhna-land-scam-over-Army/Article1-489763.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510150839/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Court-of-Inquiry-into-Sukhna-land-scam-over-Army/Article1-489763.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 May 2013|newspaper=Hidustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Action Against Guilty in Land Scam After Probe Report|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=670402|newspaper=Outlook|access-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508203129/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=670402|archive-date=8 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Darjeeling land scam: Army says will analyse probe report|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/darjeeling-land-scam-army-says-will-analyse-probe-report_589811.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Court martial over Sukhna land scam begins|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/28/stories/2011062860460700.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110704150447/http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/28/stories/2011062860460700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 July 2011| location=Chennai, India|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 June 2011}}</ref>
* [[2013 Kerala solar panel scam]]
* [[Vasundhara Raje]] [[Deendayal Upadhyaya Trust]] land scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Land scam case against Vasundhara|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article374215.ece|access-date=25 August 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 January 2009|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* [[2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/agustawestland-chopper-scam-sc-directs-chhattisgarh-government-to-produce-documents-of-purchase/articleshow/61671144.cms|title=AgustaWestland chopper scam: SC directs Chhattisgarh government to produce documents of purchase|date=16 November 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=18 December 2017|archive-date=19 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719054315/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/agustawestland-chopper-scam-sc-directs-chhattisgarh-government-to-produce-documents-of-purchase/articleshow/61671144.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-books-sptyagi-in-vvip-chopper-deal-scam/article6177583.ece|title=ED books S.P.Tyagi in VVIP chopper deal scam|first=Devesh K.|last=Pandey|date=4 July 2014|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=18 May 2019|archive-date=7 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507190316/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-books-sptyagi-in-vvip-chopper-deal-scam/article6177583.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Austral Coke scam ({{INR|10 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Sebi bars Austral Coke from raising capital|url=http://business.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/02/sebi-bars-austral-coke-from-raising-capital.htm|newspaper=Rediff India|date=2 September 2009|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=SFIO to probe into Austral Coke's alleged Rs1000 cr fraud|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/companies-and-commodities/sfio-to-probe-into-austral-coke-s-alleged-rs-1000-cr-fraud_598599.html|newspaper=Zee news|date=24 January 2010|location=India}}</ref>
* [[Madhya Pradesh Scholarship scam]]
* [[Gujarat]] VDSGCU [[sugarcane]] scam ({{INR|187 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Sugarcane scam: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of 10 accused|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sugarcane-scam-court-rejects-anticipatory-b/553222/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Accused in sugarcane scam arrested|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/accused-in-sugarcane-scam-arrested/551878/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sugarcane scam: accused held from Maharashtra|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sugarcane-scam-accused-held-from-maharashtr/542614/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Saradha Group financial scandal]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130501/jsp/bengal/story_16847319.jsp#.UYES6sV4800|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221203/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130501/jsp/bengal/story_16847319.jsp#.UYES6sV4800|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2014|title=Chitti chitti bang bang|date=30 April 2013|work=The Telegraph|access-date=1 May 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/more-saradha-entities-under-sebi-scanner/article4650522.ece |title=More Saradha entities under SEBI scanner |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=25 April 2013 |date=24 April 2013 |archive-date=25 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425235143/http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/more-saradha-entities-under-sebi-scanner/article4650522.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/State-delays-report-on-chit-fund-scam/articleshow/23019896.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928231929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-25/bhubaneswar/42391745_1_chit-fund-scam-status-report-cbi-probe | archive-date=28 September 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=State delays report on chit fund scam | url-status=live | date=25 September 2013}}</ref>
* [[Madhu Koda]] disproportionate-assets case<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/madhu-koda-disproportionate-assets-case-cbi-chargesheet-former-jharkhand-chief-minister-enforcement-directorate/1/272519.html|title=CBI files chargesheet against Madhu Koda in disproportionate assets case|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/madhu-koda-s-assets-worth-rs-144-crore-attached/article1-1120684.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912055412/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/newdelhi/Madhu-Koda-s-assets-worth-Rs-144-crore-attached/Article1-1120684.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 September 2013|title=Madhu Koda's assets worth Rs 144 crore attached|date=11 September 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/koda-case-jharkhand-exministers-assets-frozen/article5601713.ece|title=Koda case: Jharkhand ex-ministers' assets frozen|date=21 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
* [[Satyam scandal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/the-inside-story-of-how-satyam-scam-unfolded/83158-7.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090120091831/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/the-inside-story-of-how-satyam-scam-unfolded/83158-7.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 January 2009 |title=The inside story of how Satyam scam unfolded – Business News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=20 January 2009 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/all-10-accused-found-guilty-in-satyam-case/article7084538.ece|title=Raju brothers sentenced to 7 years in jail, fined Rs. 5.5 crore|first=N.|last=Rahul|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 April 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>


===2008===
===2014===
* [[Hasan Ali Khan]] money-laundering case<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-sc-cancels-hassan-ali-khans-bail/20110317.htm |title=SC cancels Hassan Ali Khan's bail – Rediff.com Business |work=Rediff.com |date=17 March 2011 |access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hasan Ali Khan leads the list of top ten tax defaulters for 2008–09|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-13/news/29880986_1_tax-defaulters-hasan-ali-khan-harshad-mehta|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=13 August 2011|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bluff Master Ali|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne160411Coverstory.asp|access-date=23 December 2011|newspaper=Tehelka|date=16 April 2011|location=India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017152328/http://tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ne160411Coverstory.asp|archive-date=17 October 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Pearls Group]]
* [[State Bank of Saurashtra]] scam ({{INR|950 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=RBI detects Rs95.40-crore scam after SBI-SBS merger|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rbi-detects-rs-95.40crore-scam-after-sbisb/382474/|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=7 November 2008|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=After The Burial, At The Wake|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?262842|newspaper=Outlook|date=23 November 2009|location=India}}</ref>
* [[Aavin scam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Contractor Remanded in Aavin Scam|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Contractor-Remanded-in-Aavin-Scam/2014/09/22/article2443244.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104226/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Contractor-Remanded-in-Aavin-Scam/2014/09/22/article2443244.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 October 2014|publisher=The New Indian Express|work=The Express News Service|date=27 September 2014|access-date=1 October 2014|location=Villupuram}}</ref><ref name="deccan1">{{cite news|title=Aavin rip off was well planned|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140927/nation-crime/article/aavin-rip-was-well-planned|last=V.P.|first=Raju|date=27 September 2014|access-date=1 October 2014|location=Chennai|archive-date=28 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140928015504/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140927/nation-crime/article/aavin-rip-was-well-planned|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Army ration-pilferage scam ({{INR|50 billion}})<ref name="rediff2">{{cite web|title=India's Biggest Scams|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|publisher=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/army-ration-scam-three-year-jail-for-lieutenant-general-86371|title=Army ration scam: Three-year jail for Lieutenant General|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ED-probe-heat-on-IAS-officer-in-SJDA-project-scam/articleshow/37733159.cms|title=ED probe heat on IAS officer in SJDA project scam|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 July 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513045638/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ED-probe-heat-on-IAS-officer-in-SJDA-project-scam/articleshow/37733159.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Paazee Forex scam ({{INR|8 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Tamil Nadu IPS officer held in Delhi for Paazee scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-03/india/31555544_1_paazee-cbi-officer-cbi-inquiry|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707095843/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-03/india/31555544_1_paazee-cbi-officer-cbi-inquiry|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=3 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI arrests Pramod Kumar in Delhi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3377264.ece?homepage=true&css=print|newspaper=The Hindu | location=Chennai, India|first=V.S.|last=Palaniappan|date=2 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Gurugram Rajiv Gandhi Trust land grab case]]
* Cash at judge's door scam<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cbi-court-frames-charges-against-nirmal-yadav-in-cash-at-judges-door-scam/articleshow/28995915.cms|title=CBI Court frames charges against Nirmal Yadav in cash-at-judge's door scam|date=18 January 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>
*[[2G spectrum case]]<ref>{{cite news|title=CAG's Report |url=http://cag.gov.in/html/reports/civil/2010-11_19PA/Telecommunication%20Report.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155418/http://cag.gov.in/html/reports/civil/2010-11_19PA/Telecommunication%20Report.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2011 |newspaper=CAG Report |url-status=dead |access-date=25 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=2G case: Loss of Rs 30984 cr due to govt policy|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-06/news/29743485_1_spectrum-allocation-fcfs-2g |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=25 September 2013 |date=6 July 2011}}</ref>
* Power-theft scandal<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Kolhapur-MLA-convicted-of-power-theft/articleshow/34603141.cms|title=Kolhapur MLA convicted of power theft|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Cash-for-votes scandal]]


===2006===
===2015===
* [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] city-centre project scam ({{INR|15 billion}})<ref name="rediff1"/>
* [[DMAT scam]]
* [[Uttar Pradesh]] [[ayurveda]] scam ({{INR|260 million}})<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI moves SC to prosecute UP panchayat minister|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cbi-moves-sc-to-prosecute-up-panchayat-minister/930867/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mulayam Singh Yadav faces CBI heat in ayurveda scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-06/india/31299783_1_cbi-heat-cbi-probe-scam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701132530/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-06/india/31299783_1_cbi-heat-cbi-probe-scam|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=6 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Two convicted in Ayurveda scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-22/lucknow/30653073_1_scam-ayurveda-special-court|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701130616/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-22/lucknow/30653073_1_scam-ayurveda-special-court|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=22 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CBI moves SC against Mulayam Singh close aide in Ayurveda scam|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CBI-moves-SC-against-Mulayam-Singh-close-aide-in-Ayurveda-scam/Article1-833119.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511060624/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CBI-moves-SC-against-Mulayam-Singh-close-aide-in-Ayurveda-scam/Article1-833119.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
* [[All India Pre Medical Test]]
* [[Ravi Shankaran#Naval War Room Leak|Navy war room leak]] ({{dollarsign|USD}}6 billion)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianmirror.com/indian-industries/indian-scams/scorpenescam.html|title=Details of Navy War Room Scandal|work=Indian Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-05-13/news/27450507_1_navy-war-room-leak-red-corner-notice-ravi-shankaran|title=Red Corner Notice issued against Ravi Shankaran|work=Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-gives-up-pursuit-of-Navy-war-room-leak-kingpin-Ravi-Shankaran/articleshow/47548352.cms|title=Times of India - Indian Govt failed to extradite Ravi Shankaran from UK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Navy-leak-case-HC-grants-bail-to-Abhishek-Verma/articleshow/3086692.cms|title=Abhishek Verma granted bail in Navy Leak case|date=30 May 2008|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Murder of Sandeep Kothari]]
* [[Fatwas for cash scandal]]<ref name="Time">{{cite news |last= Adiga|first= Aravind|date= 21 September 2006|title=India's Cash-for-Fatwa Scandal|url=http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1537516,00.html| newspaper=Time}}</ref><ref name="Arab News">{{cite news |last= Ali|first= S.A.|date= 18 September 2006|title=Muftis Caught On Camera Taking Money To Issue Fatwas|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/289110| newspaper=Arab News}}</ref>
* [[Lalit Modi|Lalit Modi case]]  
* [[2015 Cash for Vote Scam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cash-for-vote-scam-tdp-telangana-mla-revanth-reddy-in-jail/articleshow/47497556.cms|title=Cash for vote scam: TDP Telangana MLA Revanth Reddy in jail |newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-date=26 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226053637/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cash-for-vote-scam-tdp-telangana-mla-revanth-reddy-in-jail/articleshow/47497556.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[NSE co-location scam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-mess-whistleblower-rakes-up-dark-fibre-issue/articleshow/57726792.cms|title=NSE mess: Whistleblower rakes up dark fibre issue|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=2017-03-20|last1=Shah|first1=Palak|access-date=8 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008175305/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-mess-whistleblower-rakes-up-dark-fibre-issue/articleshow/57726792.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


===2005===
===2016===
* [[Bhanu Pratap Sahi]] disproportionate-assets case,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140514/jsp/frontpage/story_18339250.jsp#.U3OXDYGSzeM|title=ED finally attaches Shahi property|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ed-seizes-property-of-former-jharkhand-minister/|title=ED seizes property of former Jharkhand minister|date=14 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref> [[Jharkhand]] medical-equipment scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Ex-Minister Surrenders in Medicine Scam|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BIH-jharkhands-ex-minister-surrenders-in-medicine-scam-2333259.html|newspaper=Daily Bhaskar}}</ref>
*[[2016 Bihar school examination scandal]].
* [[Scorpene deal scam]], part of the Navy war room leak<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/mar/16def.htm |title=No headway in Rs 16,000 cr submarine scam probe |access-date=25 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scorpene deal hit by scam|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/scorpene-deal-hit-by-scam/149511/|newspaper=The Financial Express|date=4 October 2005|location=New Delhi, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A Sea of Subterfuge|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?236543|newspaper=Outlook India|date=21 January 2008|location=India}}</ref>
*[[Narada sting operation]]
*[[Freedom 251]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 26, 2016 |title=Freedom 251 biggest scam of the millennium, BJP involved: Congress MP |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/freedom-251-biggest-scam-of-the-millennium-bjp-involved-congress-310733-2016-02-26 |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706064646/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/freedom-251-biggest-scam-of-the-millennium-bjp-involved-congress-310733-2016-02-26 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=February 23, 2017|title=Freedom 251: Man behind Freedom 251 mobile phone detained for fraud|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/man-behind-freedom-251-mobile-phone-detained-for-fraud/articleshow/57314430.cms|access-date=2021-02-02|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112032211/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/man-behind-freedom-251-mobile-phone-detained-for-fraud/articleshow/57314430.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Fugitive Economic Offender]]


===2004===
===2017===
* Taj Co-operative Group Housing Scheme scam ({{INR|45 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Housing scam: Court to begin trial against Diwakar and others|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-07/news/31610792_1_narayan-diwakar-rcs-office-anna-wankhede|newspaper=The Economic Times | date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CGHS scam: Court frames charges against ex-registrar|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CGHS-scam-Court-frames-charges-against-ex-registrar/Article1-852299.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511060650/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CGHS-scam-Court-frames-charges-against-ex-registrar/Article1-852299.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-ias-officer-convicted-in-housing-societies-scam-in-delhi-1930798|title=IAS officer convicted in Housing societies scam in Delhi - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=6 December 2013|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[National Testing Agency]]
* [[Initial public offering|IPO]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=IPO Scam: What, when, who and how? |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ipo-scam-what-when-who-and-how/8980-7-single.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100629221505/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ipo-scam-what-when-who-and-how/8980-7-single.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 June 2010 |newspaper=IBN Live |date=29 April 2006 |location=New Delhi, India }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=NSDL appeals to SAT against Sebi directive in 6-yr-old IPO scam case|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-01/news/30233123_1_nsdl-appeals-ipo-scam-sebi-directive|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=1 October 2011|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/2005-ipo-scam-karvy-consultants-rs-65-lakh-fds-seized/articleshow/32956244.cms|title=2005 IPO scam: Karvy Consultants' Rs 65 lakh FDs seized - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Webwork (Indian web site)]]
* [[Bihar]] flood-relief scam ({{INR|170 million}})<ref>{{cite web|title=Rediff – India's Biggest Scam|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-biggest-scams-in-india/20101230.htm|publisher=Rediff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110330/jsp/bihar/story_13783524.jsp|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Bihar - Flood scam glare on Sadhu|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
*[[Sterling Biotech loan fraud]]
* [[Natwar Singh#Oil for Food scandal|Oil for Food scandal]]<ref name="10 scams">{{cite news|title=10 scam, scandal and shame|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/10+scam,+scandal+and+shame/1/22821.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref>


===2003===
===2018===
* [[Housing and Urban Development Corporation]] scam<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/30/stories/2005083008241200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105070724/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/30/stories/2005083008241200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 January 2012 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Court orders probe into HUDCO scam | date=30 August 2005}}</ref>
*[[Rafale deal controversy]]
* Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare scholarship scam <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/18-convicted-in-scholarship-scam/article14776636.ece|work=The Hindu|title=18 Convicted in scholarship scam|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Punjab National Bank Scam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/224314/explained-punjab-national-banks-1-8-billion-fraud/|title=Explained: Punjab National Bank's $1.8 Billion Fraud - The Wire|last=Roy|first=Somesh Jha, Namrata Acharya and Anup|website=thewire.in|language=en-GB|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216025217/https://thewire.in/224314/explained-punjab-national-banks-1-8-billion-fraud/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nirav-modi-fraud-case-bjp-comes-under-attack-from-opposition-parties/articleshow/62929543.cms|title=Nirav Modi fraud case: BJP comes under attack from opposition parties|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216001104/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nirav-modi-fraud-case-bjp-comes-under-attack-from-opposition-parties/articleshow/62929543.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://qz.com/1208133/punjab-national-bank-fraud-nirav-modi-accused-of-swindling-1-8-billion-was-with-narendra-modi-at-davos-just-weeks-ago/|title=Nirav Modi, accused of swindling $1.8 billion, was with Narendra Modi at Davos|last=Iyer|first=Sriram|work=Quartz|access-date=15 February 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215125632/https://qz.com/1208133/punjab-national-bank-fraud-nirav-modi-accused-of-swindling-1-8-billion-was-with-narendra-modi-at-davos-just-weeks-ago/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Uttar Pradesh food grain scam]]<ref name="indiatoday.intoday.in">{{cite news|title=UP Akhilesh govt faces Rs35,000-crore foodgrain scam heat|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nrhm-scam-akhilesh-govt-faces-foodgrain-scam-heat/1/179520.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref name="zeenews.india.com">{{cite news|title=Massive food grain scam in Maya's UP|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/massive-food-grain-scam-in-maya-s-up_672906.html|newspaper=Zee News}}</ref><ref name="ibnlive.in.com">{{cite news|title=UP foodgrain scandal to come under ED scanner|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/up-foodgrain-scam-to-come-under-ed-scanner/136710-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217023343/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/up-foodgrain-scam-to-come-under-ed-scanner/136710-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-12-17|newspaper=IBN Live}}</ref>
* [[Haryana]] teacher-recruitment scam<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Teachers' recruitment scam: Chautala, son chargesheeted|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-07/india/27765980_1_recruitment-scam-ias-officers-ajay-chautala|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509161143/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-07/india/27765980_1_recruitment-scam-ias-officers-ajay-chautala|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=7 June 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Teachers' recruitment scam: Pleas to make 4 IAS officers, teachers accused rejected|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/india/31249262_1_ias-officers-recruitment-scam-ajay-chautala|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509163933/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-28/india/31249262_1_ias-officers-recruitment-scam-ajay-chautala|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=28 March 2012}}</ref>


===2002===
===2019===
* [[Abdul Karim Telgi#Counterfeiting career|Stamp paper scam]] ({{INR|200 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Telgi Scam|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/telgi-scam/83736/0|newspaper=The Financial Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bribe plea does not save Telgi case accused, court sends him to jail|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Bribe-plea-does-not-save-Telgi-case-accused—court-sends-him-to-jail/922547/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Stamp papers for property to go in UP|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-10/lucknow/28129800_1_stamp-papers-registration-act-sale-agreement|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708180156/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-10/lucknow/28129800_1_stamp-papers-registration-act-sale-agreement|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=10 April 2010}}</ref>
*[[Karvy Corporate|Karvy Scam]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Karvy scam: ED attaches assets worth Rs 110 crore |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/karvy-scam-ed-attaches-assets-worth-rs-110-crore-417257 |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802063055/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/karvy-scam-ed-attaches-assets-worth-rs-110-crore-417257 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Public Provident Fund (India)|Provident Fund]] scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Home Truths |url=http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl1911/19110500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020610203137/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl1911/19110500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 June 2002 |newspaper=Frontline |date=7 June 2002 |location=Mumbai, India }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Agarwal remanded in bank scam|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-08-04/mumbai/27300831_1_sunil-kedar-sanjay-agarwal-bank-scam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707074451/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-08-04/mumbai/27300831_1_sunil-kedar-sanjay-agarwal-bank-scam|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2012|date=4 August 2002|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
*[[INX Media case]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chidambaram-inx-media-scam-case-explained-karti-5921402/|title = Explained: INX Media case against P Chidambaram, and a timeline of events|date = 23 August 2019|access-date = 17 November 2019|archive-date = 14 December 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191214104145/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chidambaram-inx-media-scam-case-explained-karti-5921402/|url-status = live}}</ref>
* [[Taj corridor case]]


===2001===
==2020s==
* [[Operation West End]]
===2020===
* [[Ketan Parekh#Role in 2001 stock market crash|Ketan Parekh]] securities scam ({{INR|320 million}})<ref name="rediff1"/>
* [[PM CARES Fund]]
* Calcutta Stock Exchange scam<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2002/nov/20cse.htm |title=Ex-CSE president Dinesh K Singhania arrested |access-date=25 September 2013}}</ref>
* [[2020 Bengaluru drug raids|Bengaluru drug raids]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-12 |title=Sandalwood drug scandal, explained: A look at the actors under scanner |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/sandalwood-drug-case-all-the-actors-under-the-scanner-6607557/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126233222/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/sandalwood-drug-case-all-the-actors-under-the-scanner-6607557/ |archive-date=26 November 2020 |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Roshni Act|Roshni Act corruption scandal]]<ref name="Yahoo News">{{cite news |last= M|first= Rahul|date=14 October 2020|title=Explainer: What's the controversial Roshni Act all about and why has J&K HC ordered a CBI probe into it?|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/the-controversial-roshni-act-whats-it-all-about-and-why-has-jk-hc-ordered-a-cbi-probe-into-it-102338928.html| newspaper=Yahoo News}}</ref>
* [[2020 Kerala gold smuggling case|Kerala gold smuggling scandal]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-13 |title=Kerala gold smuggling case explained: Diplomatic cargo, an absconding woman and a consulate under scanner |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kerala-gold-smuggling-swapna-suresh-6496550/ |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=5 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205122619/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kerala-gold-smuggling-swapna-suresh-6496550/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Republic TV TRP manipulation scam]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fake TRP scam: Mumbai Police's crime unit files charge sheet|url=https://scroll.in/latest/979320/fake-trp-scam-mumbai-polices-crime-unit-files-charge-sheet|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Scroll.in|date=24 November 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206181828/https://scroll.in/latest/979320/fake-trp-scam-mumbai-polices-crime-unit-files-charge-sheet|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TRP Scam Probe: ED has evidence against India Today, 4 other channels|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/top-stories/trp-scam-probe-ed-finds-key-evidence-against-india-today-vpn-qq7ri6|language=en|access-date=24 March 2021|archive-date=19 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319181507/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/top-stories/trp-scam-probe-ed-finds-key-evidence-against-india-today-vpn-qq7ri6|url-status=live}}</ref>


===2000===
===2021===
* [[Betting controversies in cricket#1999-2000 India-South Africa match fixing scandal|India-South Africa match fixing scandal]]<ref name="digitaltoday1">{{cite news|title=Scandal Sheet – India Today|url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20060703/scams.html|newspaper=India Today}}</ref> - [[Mohammed Azharuddin]] and [[Ajay Jadeja]] were banned from cricket for 5 years and 4 years respectively.
* [[Pegasus Project revelations in India|Pegasus Snooping Scandal]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=PTI|first=BS Web Team &|date=2021-07-19|title=Pegasus: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among those allegedly targeted|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/pegasus-rahul-gandhi-prashant-kishore-among-those-allegedly-targeted-121071901045_1.html|access-date=2022-01-27|archive-date=27 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127071638/https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/pegasus-rahul-gandhi-prashant-kishore-among-those-allegedly-targeted-121071901045_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Snoop List Has 40 Indian Journalists, Forensic Tests Confirm Presence of Pegasus Spyware on Some|url=https://thewire.in/media/pegasus-project-spyware-indian-journalists|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Wire|archive-date=21 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721102652/https://thewire.in/media/pegasus-project-spyware-indian-journalists|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Delhi liquor scam|Delhi liquour scam]]


=={{anchor|1998|1997|1996|1995|1994|1992|1990}}1990s==
===2022===
*1998 [[Ajmer rape case]]<ref name="mid-day1992">{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/jan/041211-Accused-in-1992-Ajmer-sex-scandal-case-arrested.htm |title=Accused in 1992 Ajmer sex scandal case arrested |publisher=Mid-day.com |date=2012-01-04 |access-date=2013-05-13}}</ref>
* [[2022 West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam|West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam]]
* [[Babanrao Gholap]] disproportionate-assets case<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Disproportionate-asset-case-Ex-minister-Babanrao-Gholap-wife-get-three-year-jail-term/articleshow/32431695.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Disproportionate asset case: Ex-minister Babanrao Gholap, wife get three-year jail term }}</ref>
*1996 [[disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/jayalalithaa-must-face-trial-sc/article5634073.ece|title=Jayalalithaa must face trial: SC|first=J.|last=Venkatesan|date=30 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140130/news-current-affairs/article/supreme-court-refuses-discharge-jayalalithaa-income-tax-case|title=Supreme Court refuses to discharge Jayalalithaa from income tax case|date=30 January 2014|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jayalalithaas-trial-in-da-case-to-go-on-supreme-court/articleshow/35072102.cms|title=Jayalalithaa's trial in DA case to go on: Supreme Court - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-29/news/54437514_1_j-jayalalithaa-jail-term-conviction|title=Jayalalithaa moves High Court against conviction, seeks bail - The Economic Times|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* 1998 [[Anubhav Plantations#Scam of 1998|Anubhav Plantations]] scam
* Jalgaon housing scam<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-12-31/news/45739863_1_maharashtra-jalgaon-housing-scam-gulabrao-deokar|title=Jalgaon housing scam: Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Deokar arrested - The Economic Times<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref>
* Cobbler scam<ref>{{cite news|title=Chargesheets in shoe scam filed|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/6788/|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=17 July 1997|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Beneficiaries All |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?202844|newspaper=Outlook India|date=15 January 1997|location=India}}</ref>
* Sheregar scam<ref>{{cite news|title=EOW! Look who's been cheated|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=20070727035957937c1416105&subsite=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908101805/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=translate&sectid=2&contentid=20070727035957937c1416105&subsite=|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 September 2012|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref>
* [[Ice cream parlour sex scandal]]
* [[Sukh Ram#Controversies|1996 Sukh Ram telecom equipment scandal]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sukhrams-conviction-in-1996-telecom-scam-upheld/article2735137.ece|title=Sukhram's conviction in 1996 telecom scam upheld|date=21 December 2011|access-date=16 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
*1992 [[Harshad Mehta]] Indian securities scam
* C. R. Bhansali scam ({{INR|11 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=C R Bhansali arrested, taken to Bombay|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/jun/09crb.htm|newspaper=Rediff|date=9 June 1997|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Like a dream, he raised 1,100 cr and made it vanish into thin air|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/24636/|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=26 May 2003|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
* Fertiliser import scam ({{INR|1.33 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=Fertiliser Fraud|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?201582|newspaper=Outlook|date=19 June 1996|location=India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=SBI gives itself clean chit in NFL urea scam|url=http://www.expressindia.com/fe/daily/19980918/26155614.html|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=18 September 1998|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
* Meghalaya forest scam ({{INR|3 billion}})<ref name="rediff2"/>
* Preferential allotment scam ({{INR|50 billion}})<ref name="rediff1"/>
* Yugoslav dinar scam ({{INR|4 billion}})<ref name="rediff1"/>
* [[Purulia arms drop case]]
* Sugar-import scam<ref>{{cite news|title=A rare case of arrest |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article1150395.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207040059/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article1150395.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2011 |newspaper=Business Line |date=2 February 2011 |location=New Delhi, India }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sugar scam|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/mentor/2007/07/23/stories/2007072350441200.htm|newspaper=Business Line|date=23 July 2007|location=India}}</ref>
* [[Harshad Mehta]] securities scam ({{INR|50 billion}})<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite news|title=Long Playing Record|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-20/india/28371611_1_animal-husbandry-dept-fodder-scam-satyam-scam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712100736/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-20/india/28371611_1_animal-husbandry-dept-fodder-scam-satyam-scam|url-status=dead|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=12 July 2012}}</ref>
* [[Palmolein Oil Import Scam]] (Kerala)
* [[Indian Bank]] scandal ({{INR|13 billion}})<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* Airbus scandal<ref name="10 scams" /><ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* [[Hawala scandal]]
* [[SNC-Lavalin Kerala hydroelectric scandal]] ({{INR|3.74 billion}})<ref name="rediff1"/><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SNC-Lavalin-case-CBI-to-challenge-clear-chit-to-Vijayan/articleshow/28307036.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=SNC Lavalin case: CBI to challenge clear chit to Vijayan}}</ref>
* [[Prem Khandu Thungan]] graft case<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/graft-case-former-union-minister-p-k-thungon-3-others-convicted/article1-1371645.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722222059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/graft-case-former-union-minister-p-k-thungon-3-others-convicted/article1-1371645.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 July 2015|title=Graft case: Former union minister P K Thungon, 3 others convicted|date=21 July 2015|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>


=={{anchor|1989|1987|1981}}1980s==
===2023===
* 1989 St Kitts forgery<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* 1987 HDW Submarine scandal<ref>{{cite news |last= Chawla|first= Prabhu|date=15 March 1990|title=HDW submarine deal assumes centre stage again. An exclusive inside story|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19900315-hdw-submarine-deal-assumes-centre-stage-again.-an-exclusive-inside-story-812418-1990-03-15|newspaper=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2 January 2014|title=Past still haunts defence ministry|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Past-still-haunts-defence-ministry/articleshow/28251007.cms|newspaper=Times of India}}</ref>
* 1987 [[Bofors scandal]]
* 1985 [[Fodder Scam|Fodder scam]] ({{INR|9.5 billion}})<ref>{{cite news|title=CBI court calls Lalu in fodder scam case|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cbi-court-calls-lalu-in-fodder-scam-case/907746/|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Charges framed against Lalu Prasad, Jagannath Mishra in fodder scam case|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fodder-scam-cbi-court-frames-charges-against-lalu-3-others_1657037|newspaper=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam, denies charges|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2893206.ece|newspaper=The Hindu | location=Chennai, India|date=14 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lalu-Prasad-convicted-in-fodder-scam-case-faces-disqualification-as-MP/articleshow/23295574.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, faces disqualification as MP}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lalu-sharma-disqualified/article5260738.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=J. | last=Balaji | title=Lalu, Sharma disqualified | date=22 October 2013}}</ref>
* 1981 [[A. R. Antulay#Controversies|Cement scam]] ({{INR|300 million}})<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>


=={{anchor|1976|1974|1971}}1970s==
*[[Adani Group]] scandal: In January 2023, [[Hindenburg Research]] revealed that it had short positions in India's Adani Group, alleged to be a close ally of [[Narendra Modi]]'s administration,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/02/09/the-humbling-of-gautam-adani-is-a-test-for-indian-capitalism |newspaper=[[The Economist]] |date=9 February 2023 |title=The humbling of Gautam Adani is a test for Indian capitalism }}</ref> and flagged debt and accounting concerns. Concurrently, Hindenburg released a report claiming that Indian conglomerate Adani Group "has engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades."<ref name="hindenburg-research-2023">{{Cite web |last=Hindenburg Research |date=24 January 2023 |title=Adani Group: how the world's 3rd richest man is pulling the largest con in corporate history |url=https://hindenburgresearch.com/?p=2376 |access-date=27 January 2023 |website=Hindenburg Research |language=en |location=New York, USA}}</ref>  Soon after the report's release, Adani Group companies experienced an acute decline in their share prices.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Chris |last2=Kalra |first2=Aditya |date=25 January 2023 |title=Hindenburg shorts India's Adani citing debt, accounting concerns; shares plunge |language=en |work=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/hindenburg-says-holds-short-positions-indias-adani-flags-risks-2023-01-25/ |access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Sorkin |first1=Andrew Ross |last2=Mattu |first2=Ravi |last3=Warner |first3=Bernhard |last4=Kessler |first4=Sarah |last5=de la Merced |first5=Michael J.  |last6=Hirsch |first6=Lauren |last7=Livni |first7=Ephrat |date=25 January 2023 |title=A Short Seller Takes Aim at an Indian Corporate Giant |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/business/dealbook/short-seller-hindenburg-adani.html |access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lockett |first=Hudson |date=25 January 2023 |title=Adani shares take $10.8bn hit after Hindenburg bets against group |work=[[Financial Times]] |url=https://www.ft.com/content/4aedaaf9-9ee8-4334-945c-12ac08429d6a |access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In a follow-up piece, ''[[The Guardian]]'' indicated that Hindenburg called on the Adani Group to sue if they believed the report was inaccurate.<ref name="neate-2023">{{Cite news |last=Neate |first=Rupert |date=25 January 2023 |title=Adani Group firms lose $9bn in value amid short-seller claims |language=en |work=The Guardian |location=London, United Kingdom |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/25/adani-group-firms-lose-9bn-in-value-amid-short-seller-claims |access-date=27 January 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name="barrett-2023">{{Cite news |last=Barrett |first=Jonathan |date=27 January 2023 |title=US activist investor who accused Adani of 'biggest con in corporate history' dares Indian group to sue |language=en |work=The Guardian |location=London, United Kingdom |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/27/hindenburg-research-dares-adani-group-to-sue |access-date=27 January 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>  By the end of February 2023, the group lost $150 billion in value. Gautam Adani's personal net worth came down as he fell from 3rd richest in the world to 30th richest within a month after the report was published.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morrow |first1=Allison |title=Why a tiny American firm is taking aim at an Indian conglomerate |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/30/business/nightcap-adani-hindenburg-explained/index.html |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=[[CNN]] |date=30 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sorkin |first1=Andrew Ross |last2=Mattu |first2=Ravi |last3=Warner |first3=Bernhard |last4=Kessler |first4=Sarah |last5=de la Merced |first5=Michael J. |last6=Hirsch |first6=Lauren |last7=Livni |first7=Ephrat |title=A Short Seller Takes Aim at an Indian Corporate Giant |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/business/dealbook/short-seller-hindenburg-adani.html |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India's Enron Moment? Gautam Adani slips to No. 30, group stocks lose ₹12 lakh crore in 1 month |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indias-enron-moment-gautam-adani-slips-to-no30-group-stocks-lose-12-lakh-crore-in-1-month/article66556984.ece |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=PTI |date=26 February 2023}}</ref> The opposition leaders called it the "biggest scam" and Modi has been criticized for his lack of reaction towards the scandal.<ref name="Purohit">{{cite web | last=Purohit | first=Devadeep | title=Narendra Modi stays silent on Adani | website=Telegraph India | date=19 March 2023 | url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/narendra-stays-silent-on-adani/cid/1923481 | access-date=30 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="Deccan Herald">{{cite web | title=Adani-Hindenburg row: Biggest scam in corporate history of the country, says Mevani while seeking probe | website=Deccan Herald | date=4 February 2023 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/adani-hindenburg-row-biggest-scam-in-corporate-history-of-the-country-says-mevani-while-seeking-probe-1187894.html | access-date=30 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="The Asian Chronicle">{{cite web | title=Adani scandal is the biggest scam of independent India": Srinivas B.V | website=The Asian Chronicle | date=7 February 2023 | url=http://theasianchronicle.com/adani-scandal-is-the-biggest-scam-of-independent-india-srinivas-b-v/ | access-date=30 June 2023}}</ref>
* 1976 Kuo oil scandal ({{INR|22 million}})<ref name="indiatimes2"/>
* 1974 Maruti scandal<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* [[1971 Nagarwala scandal]] ({{INR|6 million}})


=={{anchor|1965|1964|1960}}1960s==
===2024===
* 1965 Kalinga tubes scandal<ref name="indiatimes2"/>
* [[Electoral bonds|Electoral bonds scam]]: Electoral bonds refers to a mode of funding for political parties in [[India]] from their introduction in 2018 until they were struck down as unconstitutional by the [[Supreme Court of India]] on 15 February 2024.
* 1964 [[Partap Singh Kairon#Death|Pratap Singh Kairon inquiry]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Scam story|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204016|newspaper=Outlook|date=13 August 1997|location=India|access-date=3 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201071224/http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?204016|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* [[Mahadev Betting App Case]]
* 1960 Teja loan scandal ({{INR|220 million}})<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* [[2024 NEET controversy]]
* [[Indictment against Gautam Adani et al.]]
* [[Ayodhya dispute]]: On June 10, 2024, major media house [[Indian Express Limited|Indian Express]] published an investigative article which found that after the 2019 Supreme Court verdict in favour of Ram Temple there was 30 per cent rise in the number of land transactions in at least 25 villages in Ayodhya and adjoining Gonda and Basti districts that fall within a radius of 15&nbsp;km of the temple. Many of these land deals were linked to politicians, senior officials and their relatives.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-10 |title=Ayodhya land deals up 30% in 15-km Ram Temple radius, netas and officials among buyers |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/ayodhya-land-deals-ram-temple-radius-since-2019-supreme-court-c-verdict/3549245/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> The investigation also revealed that the administration did not revise the land circle rates for the past 7 years even after the Supreme Court's verdict although rates have been revised in the adjoining districts.


=={{anchor|1956|1951}}1950s==
=== 2025 ===
* 1958 [[Haridas Mundhra#The Mundhra Scandal|Mundhra scandal]] ({{INR|12 million}})<ref name="indiatimes2"/>
* 1956 BHU funds misappropriation ({{INR|5 million}})<ref name="digitaltoday1"/>
* 1951 Cycle import scam<ref name="Scandal Sheet">{{cite news|title=Scandal Sheet|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20060703-india-rated-among-most-corrupt-in-the-world-785043-2006-07-03|newspaper=India Today|date=3 July 2006|location=India}}</ref>


==1940s==
* [[NAAC rating bribery case]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivas |first=Rajulapudi |date=2025-02-02 |title=KLEF management charged with colluding with NAAC team to get good ranking |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/klef-management-charged-with-colluding-with-naac-team-to-get-good-ranking/article69172877.ece |access-date=2025-02-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* 1948 - [[Jeep scandal case]]<ref name="Scandal Sheet"/>
* [[FIITJEE]]: In January 2025, FIITJEE, a popular coaching institute for [[Joint Entrance Examination]], faced backlash as several centers across India, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Ranchi and other cities, abruptly shut down. The closures, attributed to unpaid salaries and disputes with franchise partners, disrupted the studies of thousands of students. Multiple FIRs were filed against FIITJEE officials for fraud and breach of trust, with allegations of mismanagement and unfulfilled commitments.
* 1947 - [[INA treasure controversy|INA treasure chest disappearance]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/must-read-the-first-scam-of-independent-india/20120814.htm?|title=Must Read: The first scam of independent India|access-date=16 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Yashwant Verma]]: In 2025, a large sum of cash was discovered at his residence during a fire on March 14. An enquiry report was also published by the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] on the matter and due to sensitivity of the matter, the Supreme Court decided to keep the report redacted from the Public and Parliamentary scrutiny .<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-23 |title=Supreme Court confirms cash found at Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma's residence during fire, releases video footage |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/supreme-court-confirms-cash-found-at-delhi-hc-judge-yashwant-varmas-residence-during-fire-releases-video-footage-9900540/ |access-date=2025-03-23 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Supreme Court releases inquiry report against Justice Yashwant Varma |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/supreme-court-releases-inquiry-report-against-justice-yashwant-varma-125032201000_1.html |access-date=Mar 23, 2025}}</ref>
* [[West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam]], 2025


==See also==
==See also==
 
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*Shourie, A. (2006). ''Indian Controversies''. New Delhi: [[Rupa & Co.]]
*Shourie, A. (2006). ''Indian Controversies''. New Delhi: [[Rupa & Co.]]
*In 2020, Real Estate Scam Fighters<ref>{{Cite web|last=Release|first=ANI Press|title=RealEstateScam.in launched a platform to fight against real estate scams in India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/realestatescam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-india-120120401016_1.html|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=ANI|title=RealEstateScam.in launched a platform to fight against real estate scams in India|url=http://businessworld.in/article/RealEstateScam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-India/04-12-2020-349935|access-date=2020-12-05|website=BW Businessworld|language=en}}</ref> is formed with a basic mission to debunk various Frauds in the real estate sector and create awareness for the investors.
*In 2020, Real Estate Scam Fighters<ref>{{Cite web|last=Release|first=ANI Press|title=RealEstateScam.in launched a platform to fight against real estate scams in India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/realestatescam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-india-120120401016_1.html|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Business Standard|date=4 December 2020|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205052333/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/realestatescam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-india-120120401016_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=ANI|title=RealEstateScam.in launched a platform to fight against real estate scams in India|url=http://businessworld.in/article/RealEstateScam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-India/04-12-2020-349935|access-date=2020-12-05|website=BW Businessworld|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205052326/http://www.businessworld.in/article/RealEstateScam-in-launched-a-platform-to-fight-against-real-estate-scams-in-India/04-12-2020-349935/|url-status=live}}</ref> is formed with a basic mission to debunk various Frauds in the real estate sector and create awareness for the investors.


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  • Adani Group scandal: In January 2023, Hindenburg Research revealed that it had short positions in India's Adani Group, alleged to be a close ally of Narendra Modi's administration,[91] and flagged debt and accounting concerns. Concurrently, Hindenburg released a report claiming that Indian conglomerate Adani Group "has engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades."[92] Soon after the report's release, Adani Group companies experienced an acute decline in their share prices.[93][94][95] In a follow-up piece, The Guardian indicated that Hindenburg called on the Adani Group to sue if they believed the report was inaccurate.[96][97] By the end of February 2023, the group lost $150 billion in value. Gautam Adani's personal net worth came down as he fell from 3rd richest in the world to 30th richest within a month after the report was published.[98][99][100] The opposition leaders called it the "biggest scam" and Modi has been criticized for his lack of reaction towards the scandal.[101][102][103]

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  • Electoral bonds scam: Electoral bonds refers to a mode of funding for political parties in India from their introduction in 2018 until they were struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India on 15 February 2024.
  • Mahadev Betting App Case
  • 2024 NEET controversy
  • Indictment against Gautam Adani et al.
  • Ayodhya dispute: On June 10, 2024, major media house Indian Express published an investigative article which found that after the 2019 Supreme Court verdict in favour of Ram Temple there was 30 per cent rise in the number of land transactions in at least 25 villages in Ayodhya and adjoining Gonda and Basti districts that fall within a radius of 15 km of the temple. Many of these land deals were linked to politicians, senior officials and their relatives.[104] The investigation also revealed that the administration did not revise the land circle rates for the past 7 years even after the Supreme Court's verdict although rates have been revised in the adjoining districts.

2025[edit | edit source]

  • NAAC rating bribery case.[105]
  • FIITJEE: In January 2025, FIITJEE, a popular coaching institute for Joint Entrance Examination, faced backlash as several centers across India, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Ranchi and other cities, abruptly shut down. The closures, attributed to unpaid salaries and disputes with franchise partners, disrupted the studies of thousands of students. Multiple FIRs were filed against FIITJEE officials for fraud and breach of trust, with allegations of mismanagement and unfulfilled commitments.
  • Yashwant Verma: In 2025, a large sum of cash was discovered at his residence during a fire on March 14. An enquiry report was also published by the Supreme Court on the matter and due to sensitivity of the matter, the Supreme Court decided to keep the report redacted from the Public and Parliamentary scrutiny .[106][107]
  • West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam, 2025

See also[edit | edit source]

Further reading[edit | edit source]

  • Shourie, A. (2006). Indian Controversies. New Delhi: Rupa & Co.
  • In 2020, Real Estate Scam Fighters[108][109] is formed with a basic mission to debunk various Frauds in the real estate sector and create awareness for the investors.

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