News for 'Central Bureau of Investigation'

CBI Investigates Rs 210 Crore Bank Fraud By Chandra Proteco

CBI Investigates Rs 210 Crore Bank Fraud By Chandra Proteco

Rediff.com5 days ago

The CBI has registered an FIR against Chandra Proteco Limited and its directors for an alleged bank fraud of Rs 210.13 crore. The agency conducted searches in Prayagraj and is investigating the company for systematic financial manipulations and siphoning off funds from a consortium of six banks led by Indian Bank.

CBI withdraws 20 petitions from SC on Bengal post-poll violence

CBI withdraws 20 petitions from SC on Bengal post-poll violence

Rediff.com6 days ago

The CBI has withdrawn approximately 20 petitions from the Supreme Court that sought to transfer cases related to the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence outside the state. The agency cited "changed circumstances" for its decision, which comes after the state's CID initiated fresh inquiries and reopened cases concerning the violence.

CBI secures extradition of Mahadev betting app kingpin

CBI secures extradition of Mahadev betting app kingpin

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind behind the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam, from Oman. Chandrakar, wanted in multiple cases by the CBI and ED, will be produced before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This extradition marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring fugitives operating transnational criminal enterprises to justice.

Long Hunt Ends: CBI Arrests Fake Currency Fugitive

Long Hunt Ends: CBI Arrests Fake Currency Fugitive

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Mohd Ismail Sheikh, an absconder wanted in fake Indian currency note (FICN) cases, after more than 14 years. Sheikh was allegedly involved in using and exchanging counterfeit Rs 1,000 notes in Puducherry.

Srinagar Municipal Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Trap

Srinagar Municipal Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Trap

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a ward officer of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to allow renovation work. The arrest followed a complaint and a successful trap operation.

CBI Moves Bombay High Court Against Acquittal Of Padamsinh Patil In 2006 Nimbalkar Murder Case

CBI Moves Bombay High Court Against Acquittal Of Padamsinh Patil In 2006 Nimbalkar Murder Case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has appealed to the Bombay High Court against the acquittal of former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar. A sessions court had acquitted the accused on June 20, citing insufficient evidence, and Nimbalkar's wife also filed an appeal last month.

CBI Gets Eight-Day Custody Of Mahadev Betting App Kingpin

CBI Gets Eight-Day Custody Of Mahadev Betting App Kingpin

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind behind the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app scam, has been granted to CBI custody for eight days by a special court in Raipur. Chandrakar was recently extradited from Oman and brought to Raipur for production before the trial court. The CBI will now take him to Delhi for further questioning in connection with the extensive online betting syndicate operated from Dubai.

CGST Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Rs 2 Lakh Bribery

CGST Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Rs 2 Lakh Bribery

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a superintendent of the CGST and Central Excise Commissionerate in Bhopal for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe. Rajesh Kumar was caught red-handed after demanding a monthly bribe from a firm's proprietor to not obstruct their scrap business. Searches at his residences uncovered Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and property documents.

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Banking Exam Cheating Network

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Banking Exam Cheating Network

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a multi-state impersonation and cheating network involved in banking recruitment. Four individuals, including a CGST inspector, were arrested for allegedly infiltrating banking exams and interviews by posing as candidates, thereby compromising the integrity of public examinations.

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Exam Impersonation Network

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Exam Impersonation Network

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled an alleged impersonation and cheating network spanning Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and West Bengal. Four individuals, including a CGST inspector, have been arrested for fraudulently infiltrating public examination selection processes by posing as candidates. The CBI's investigation is ongoing to identify further accomplices.

Principal Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Scandal

Principal Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The CBI has arrested the principal of an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Nuapada, Odisha, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000. The principal was accused of seeking money for recommending a woman's service extension as an Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) at the school.

Ramdev's associate Balkrishna acquitted in 15-year-old forged documents case

Ramdev's associate Balkrishna acquitted in 15-year-old forged documents case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

A CBI court in Dehradun has acquitted Acharya Balkrishna, general secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth, in a 15-year-old passport forgery case. Co-accused Naresh Chandra Dwivedi was also acquitted. The case, initiated in 2011 by the CBI, alleged Balkrishna obtained an Indian passport using forged documents, claiming he was a Nepali national.

CBI Records Journalist's Statement In Ankita Bhandari Murder VIP Probe

CBI Records Journalist's Statement In Ankita Bhandari Murder VIP Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

The CBI has recorded the statement of journalist Ashutosh Negi, who advocated for a central agency investigation into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Negi was summoned as the CBI probes the alleged involvement of a "VIP" in the case, following social media claims of concealed evidence despite the conviction of the primary accused.

Former National Archives Archivist Gets Three Years For Bribery

Former National Archives Archivist Gets Three Years For Bribery

Rediff.com6 days ago

A CBI court in Ahmedabad has sentenced Satdhari Lal Sahu, a former archivist with the National Archives of India (NAI), to three years' rigorous imprisonment in a 14-year-old bribery case. Sahu was caught red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 for official documents.

J&K Bribery Scandal: CBI Nabs Agriculture Officer For Subsidy Demands

J&K Bribery Scandal: CBI Nabs Agriculture Officer For Subsidy Demands

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a sub-divisional agriculture officer and two others in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a bribery case. The officer allegedly demanded a bribe for releasing a subsidy under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

Allahabad HC Directs CBI To Find Woman Missing For Over Two Years

Allahabad HC Directs CBI To Find Woman Missing For Over Two Years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to locate a 42-year-old woman, Sudama Devi, who has been missing for over two years despite efforts by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The court's order came after the state police failed to trace her, noting she is of unsound mind and lacks a mobile phone, complicating the search.

CBI Arrests Key Accused In USD 7 Million Transnational Cyber Fraud Targeting US Citizens

CBI Arrests Key Accused In USD 7 Million Transnational Cyber Fraud Targeting US Citizens

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey in connection with a transnational cyber-financial fraud case. Pandey allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million by impersonating US federal agency officials through illegal call centres in Gujarat, coercing victims into transferring funds and purchasing gold.

CBI Busts Bribery Ring In J&K Agriculture Department

CBI Busts Bribery Ring In J&K Agriculture Department

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) and two others in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to release a subsidy under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme.

CBI begins probes into Punjab anti-drug activist murder

CBI begins probes into Punjab anti-drug activist murder

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab. A special team has been formed, including drug controllers, forensic experts, and GST officials, to examine all angles of the killing. The takeover follows the Punjab government's consent and a notification extending CBI's jurisdiction. Ashwani Kumar, accused of the shooting, has been apprehended. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the CBI probe, fulfilling the family's demand.

Faridkot MP Demands CBI Inquiry For Slain Anti-Drug Activist

Faridkot MP Demands CBI Inquiry For Slain Anti-Drug Activist

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Faridkot MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa has formally requested the Union Home Ministry to initiate a CBI investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Jhota was shot on October 13 while exposing illegal drug sales, and the incident has sparked outrage in Punjab. Khalsa expressed concerns about the local police probe and the accused's alleged criminal history, questioning the issuance of an arms license.

DGCA Deputy Director Arrested By CBI In Bribery Probe

DGCA Deputy Director Arrested By CBI In Bribery Probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy director of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in connection with an alleged bribery case. The arrest took place in Tamil Nadu, and the CBI plans to seek transit remand to bring the officer to New Delhi for further questioning. An FIR was registered following inputs about the alleged bribe demand.

Slain MP Cop's Family Demands CBI Probe, Ministerial Job

Slain MP Cop's Family Demands CBI Probe, Ministerial Job

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri, who was killed early on Monday while intercepting an illicit liquor truck in Madhya Pradesh, has demanded a CBI probe, capital punishment for the accused, and a ministerial staff job for his wife. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced a sub-inspector post and financial aid, but the family seeks a different position.

CBI Uncovers USD 10 Million Fraud At India Exim Bank

CBI Uncovers USD 10 Million Fraud At India Exim Bank

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The CBI has registered a case concerning an alleged USD 10 million fraud at India Exim Bank. The fraud involves a dissolved UK-based company, Hanjer Biotech (Erith) Ltd, and its associates, accused of siphoning off a loan meant for a recycling project by diverting funds and not supplying machinery. The loan account was declared a non-performing asset in 2014.

CBI Registers Case Against Former ICAR Institute Director Over Alleged Rs 27 Lakh Fund Diversion

CBI Registers Case Against Former ICAR Institute Director Over Alleged Rs 27 Lakh Fund Diversion

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The CBI has registered a case against Basanta Kumar Das, former director of the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, for allegedly diverting over Rs 27 lakh in government funds to his family members and others. The FIR states that these diversions caused wrongful loss to the exchequer.

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained while protesting near India Gate.

Anil Ambani, RCAP Under CBI Scanner For Alleged Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

Anil Ambani, RCAP Under CBI Scanner For Alleged Rs 2,684 Crore LIC Fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The CBI has registered a case against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), its former chairman Anil Ambani, and others for an alleged Rs 2,684.57-crore fraud. The case stems from a complaint by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) regarding investments in RCAP's non-convertible debentures, alleging criminal conspiracy, misrepresentation, and fraudulent diversion of funds causing significant loss to LIC.

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Ankita Bhandari's parents held during protest, threaten nationwide agitation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained while protesting near India Gate.

RCom, Ex-LIC CIO Face CBI Charges In Major Cheating Scandal

RCom, Ex-LIC CIO Face CBI Charges In Major Cheating Scandal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

The CBI has filed a charge sheet in a Rs 3,750-crore cheating case against Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCom), former executives of the Reliance ADA Group, and a former Chief Investment Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The case involves LIC subscribing to NCDs worth Rs 1,500 crore from RCom in 2012 based on alleged misrepresentations, with funds subsequently diverted to ADA group companies, causing wrongful loss to LIC.

DHFL Fraud: Court Refuses To Alter Charges Against Wadhawans, Others

DHFL Fraud: Court Refuses To Alter Charges Against Wadhawans, Others

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has rejected the CBI's plea to alter charges against former DHFL CMD Kapil Wadhawan, former director Dheeraj Wadhawan, and businessman Ajay Ramesh Nawandar in the Rs 34,000 crore bank fraud case. The court stated it cannot review its own order of framing charges except for clerical errors and found no evidence for certain IPC sections.

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The CBI questioned former MLA Suresh Rathore in Haridwar regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after meeting Bhandari's parents. Rathore, who has been expelled from the BJP, denied knowing actress Urmila Sanawar, whose allegations fueled the 'VIP' involvement controversy. The case has seen renewed protests following a governor's appointment and a recommended CBI inquiry earlier this year.

Former SSB Assistant Commandant Booked By CBI Over Smuggling Allegations

Former SSB Assistant Commandant Booked By CBI Over Smuggling Allegations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The CBI has registered a case against former Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) assistant commandant Amit for alleged cross-border smuggling activities along the India-Nepal border. He is accused of establishing a nexus with smugglers, facilitating large-scale operations, and engaging in suspicious financial transactions during his posting in Sitamarhi.

Ex-IAS Officer, Son Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Metro Seat Dispute

Ex-IAS Officer, Son Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Metro Seat Dispute

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A 48-year-old man died after an altercation over a senior citizen's seat on the Delhi Metro. A former IAS officer and his son have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred at the Supreme Court Metro station. The victim, Pawan Sharma, sustained head injuries after being allegedly slapped and pushed.

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his Punjab visit, urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to transfer drug-related death investigations in Sangrur and Batala to the CBI, following Mann's decision to hand over anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder case to the central agency. Shah met families affected by drug-related incidents and pledged to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, calling for collective action against the menace.

ED Unearths Organised Exam Paper Leak In Odisha

ED Unearths Organised Exam Paper Leak In Odisha

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged paper leak in the 2024 Odisha police sub-inspector exam, focusing on the roles of Odisha Police Recruitment Board officials and private entities. The agency is tracing the flow of "proceeds of crime" and plans to attach illicit assets under PMLA. Recent searches in Odisha and West Bengal targeted companies involved in conducting the exam, revealing an organised leakage scheme and significant cash payments from candidates.

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead last week in Mansa, is refusing a post-mortem examination until their demands are met. They are seeking a trauma centre in Jhota's name and compensation for the injured, despite the CBI taking over the murder investigation. Protests are ongoing, and a joint action committee has called for resignations and dismissals of officials.

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, following intense pressure from his family and supporters after his killing on October 13 in Mansa.

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

Arunachal activist booked over foreign funds for anti-dam protests

Arunachal activist booked over foreign funds for anti-dam protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The CBI has registered a case against Arunachal Pradesh environmental activist and lawyer Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving Rs 20.94 lakh in foreign funds without mandatory FCRA registration or prior permission. The agency claims these funds were used to organise and sustain protests against two hydropower projects in the state. A preliminary enquiry indicated Tatak received foreign contributions directly into her personal account and did not file income tax returns declaring these funds.

Disha Salian death: 'CBI FIR names Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea, Dino Morea among others'

Disha Salian death: 'CBI FIR names Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea, Dino Morea among others'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the Disha Salian death case, following a Bombay High Court order that criticised Mumbai Police for its six-year delay and "glaring discrepancies" in the investigation. Salian, former manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 2020, a week before Rajput's own death, which led to speculation about a connection. The High Court had expressed concerns over the Mumbai Police's handling of the case, which was initially treated as an accidental death.

Political Pressure Alleged In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder Probe

Political Pressure Alleged In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder Probe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, has demanded a CBI probe into his father's killing, alleging political pressure on Thane police. He also accused former Thane mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband Rajendra of being the "masterminds" behind the September 29 murder.