Exposé by Rohan Mehta: Corruption, Harassment & Retaliation in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Rohan Mehta, an employee of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for eight years, reveals systemic corruption, harassment, and cover-ups within the ministry, particularly during his tenure at the Embassy of India in Moscow (2019-2022) and the Consulate General of India in São Paulo, Brazil (2022-2024). He details his experience as a whistleblower and the subsequent retaliation he faced.
Corruption & Misconduct in São Paulo Consulate
(a) Abuse of Power by Consul General Manisha Swami
Dereliction of Duty: Swami, earning a monthly salary of $7,000-$8,000, frequently delegated her core responsibilities to subordinates while using her position for personal gains.
Extravagant Spending: She allegedly misused public funds for lavish expenses, while essential consular services were ignored.
Negligence During COVID-19 Evacuations: During the pandemic, some staff removed their names from emergency helpline duties, prioritizing their convenience over the needs of stranded Indian students and parents.
Harassment of Subordinates: She allegedly intimidated and mentally harassed employees, creating a hostile work environment.
(b) Sexual Harassment by Adarsh Kumar Mishra
Mishra, an employee at the São Paulo Consulate, was accused of sexually harassing Brazilian women and making inappropriate and degrading remarks about them.
Despite multiple complaints, Manisha Swami took no action and allowed him to continue in his position.
2. False Sexual Harassment Case Against Rohan Mea
(a) Retaliation for Exposing Corruption
On January 5, 2024, Rohan formally filed complaints against the misconduct he witnessed in São Paulo.
In retaliation, a false sexual harassment case was filed against him by Gaitri Gosain, allegedly under the direction of Manisha Swami.
(b) Flimsy Basis of the Complaint
The complaint was not based on any actual sexual misconduct but rather on professional disagreements, such as:
Rohan stating that Gosain lacked Portuguese skills and networking abilities.
A minor dispute over a lost document, which was later found.
Despite the weak allegations, the case was used as a weapon to tarnish Rohan’s reputation and silence him.
(c) Psychological Harassment & Threats
Rohan alleges that Swami and her associates tried to mentally break him, pushing him towards extreme distress or even suicide.
He claims this was done to silence his whistleblowing efforts and protect those involved in corruption.
3. Forced Repatriation & Health Risk Violations
(a) Unjust Recall to India
Just three days after filing his complaints, on January 8, 2024, Rohan was abruptly recalled to India under suspicious circumstances.
He was not given any formal justification for his transfer, raising concerns of an intentional cover-up.
(b) Endangering Public Health
As per international health regulations, anyone traveling from Brazil to India must have a Yellow Fever vaccination.
Rohan had not received this vaccine, yet he was forced to travel without it, violating health safety norms.
A fraudulent exemption certificate was issued by Harish Bakla, which Rohan claims was a serious biosecurity risk.
4. Allegations Against Minister S. Jaishankar
Rohan directly accuses External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of corruption, claiming he is not loyal to India or Prime Minister Modi.
While he does not provide concrete evidence in this section, he implies that Jaishankar has protected corrupt officials and allowed wrongdoing within the ministry.
5. Conclusion: Cover-Ups and Inaction
Despite Rohan’s complaints and the evidence he provided (documents, recordings, testimonies), no action has been taken against the accused officials.
Instead, he has faced retaliation, character assassination, and career sabotage for exposing misconduct.
His revelations indicate a deep-rooted culture of corruption, abuse of power, and suppression of whistleblowers within the MEA.
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