IAS Abhishek Prakash: From IIT Roorkee to Accused in 5% Commission Scandal

• IAS Abhishek Prakash, a 2006 batch officer and IIT Roorkee alumnus, faces charges in a 5% commission scandal.
• He was a trusted officer in the UP CM's office and served as DM of Lucknow.
• His high-profile marriage to IAS Aditi Singh ended in divorce, with public disputes affecting his administrative credibility.
• Accused of demanding a 5% commission through a middleman for a solar project while at 'Invest UP'.
• Suspended in March 2025, a SIT charge sheet in January 2026 named him an 'accused'; ED is investigating benami properties.

Why It Matters: A promising IAS officer's career is ruined by a 5% commission scandal and personal controversies.