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Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs ASI In Bribe Case

Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs ASI In Bribe Case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Jaipur was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a woman. The officer was caught in a sting operation after a complaint was verified, and further investigation is underway.

CBI Court Delivers Strong Message Against Corruption With 4-Year Jail Term

CBI Court Delivers Strong Message Against Corruption With 4-Year Jail Term

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A special CBI court in New Delhi has sentenced former government official Neeraj Khatri to four years' rigorous imprisonment in a corruption case. The court emphasised the need for strong deterrence against corruption but considered Khatri's age and dismissal from service when deciding the sentence, noting his prior convictions.

Maharashtra Revenue Official Caught Taking Bribe For Land Title Entry

Maharashtra Revenue Official Caught Taking Bribe For Land Title Entry

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A Revenue department official in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to make an entry in a 7/12 land title extract. The official, Jitendra Khetade, was caught on Friday.

ED Nabs Alleged Middleman In Punjab Police Corruption Case

ED Nabs Alleged Middleman In Punjab Police Corruption Case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Kirshanu Sharda, an alleged middleman for suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, in a money laundering case. Sharda is accused of facilitating illegal gratification for Bhullar, with investigations revealing unexplained cash deposits and frozen assets worth over Rs 1.42 crore.

Vigilance Nabs Odisha Engineer Over Massive Undisclosed Wealth

Vigilance Nabs Odisha Engineer Over Massive Undisclosed Wealth

Rediff.com21 hours ago

An Odisha government assistant executive engineer, Tapan Sethi, was arrested on Friday in a disproportionate assets case after vigilance searches uncovered multiple properties, gold, and other assets far exceeding his known income.

ACB Registers Two Cases Against JKAS Officer For Corruption

ACB Registers Two Cases Against JKAS Officer For Corruption

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) against Sheeba Inayat, a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer. The charges include amassing assets disproportionate to her known income and alleged malpractices in the distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) foodgrains, leading to a wrongful loss of over Rs 2.61 crore.

How A GST Inspector Was Caught Red-Handed Accepting A Bribe

How A GST Inspector Was Caught Red-Handed Accepting A Bribe

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A Goods and Services Tax inspector in Gurugram was caught red-handed by the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 from a businessman for issuing a GST registration number. The inspector, Shruti Rani, had allegedly withheld the businessman's file, prompting him to complain to the ACB.

Haryana Police Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Haryana Police Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana's Nuh district was arrested on Monday by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The ASI, identified as Ashok, had reportedly demanded the money to remove a complainant and his wife's names from an ongoing case.

MP Lokayukta Books Two For Alleged Bribe To Clear Hostel Bills

MP Lokayukta Books Two For Alleged Bribe To Clear Hostel Bills

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two government officials in Madhya Pradesh, a clerk and a Block Education Officer, have been booked by Lokayukta police for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to clear salary bills worth Rs 2.30 lakh for a hostel superintendent. A trap was laid, and the clerk was caught accepting the bribe, reportedly on the instructions of the Block Education Officer.

Uttarakhand Vigilance Nabs ASI In Bribery Sting

Uttarakhand Vigilance Nabs ASI In Bribery Sting

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A woman Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, was arrested by the Vigilance Department on Saturday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to settle a dispute. The ASI, identified as Sonia, was caught red-handed after a complaint was verified, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A BJP-nominated councillor in Aheri Nagar Panchayat, Amol Vilasrao Gudeliwar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from an electrical contractor. He had demanded a 15% commission for works under the 'Nagarotthan' scheme.

Assam PWD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe

Assam PWD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

An assistant executive engineer of the Public Works Department, Mridul Baglari, was arrested in Dibrugarh, Assam, for accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. He had allegedly demanded Rs 1.3 lakh for releasing pending bills and was caught in a trap laid by the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption.

Rajasthan ACB Arrests Medical Officer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rajasthan ACB Arrests Medical Officer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a middleman and detained a senior medical officer in Bharatpur for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 35,000 bribe to prepare a medical report showing grievous injuries. An investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act is ongoing.

Minister Rekha Arya Dismisses Husband's Baseless Corruption Allegations

Minister Rekha Arya Dismisses Husband's Baseless Corruption Allegations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya has vehemently denied corruption allegations made by her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, calling them "100 per cent baseless." Sahu accused her of possessing illegal assets worth Rs 210 crore after Arya filed a complaint against him for domestic violence, harassment, and caste-based slurs. Arya asserted her life is transparent and welcomed any investigation, while also defending her decision to speak out against domestic violence.

Taluk Surveyor Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe In Ballari

Taluk Surveyor Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe In Ballari

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A 51-year-old taluk surveyor, Hanumanthappa, was arrested by Lokayukta police in Ballari, Karnataka, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 to provide a layout road sketch. He was caught in a trap and booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Corruption Probe Intensifies Against Former DMK Minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai conducted simultaneous searches at five premises as part of an expanded probe into a corruption case against former DMK School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. The searches, which followed an FIR registered on September 16, 2026, led to the seizure of a laptop and 44 documents related to alleged financial irregularities.

ACB Nabs Gurugram Market Committee Official For Bribery

ACB Nabs Gurugram Market Committee Official For Bribery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

An Assistant Secretary of the Gurugram Market Committee, Sukhbir Singh, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 monthly bribe from a vegetable vendor. The arrest followed a complaint and a successful trap operation.

Ex-MCD Inspector To Face Corruption Charges In Bribery Case

Ex-MCD Inspector To Face Corruption Charges In Bribery Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of corruption charges against Ved Pal, a former Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) assistant sanitary inspector. He is accused of demanding and accepting bribes from a sweeper, Naresh, who provided audio-video recordings as evidence. The court found a "prima facie case" under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Vigilance Department Nabs Doctor In Rudraprayag Bribery Case

Vigilance Department Nabs Doctor In Rudraprayag Bribery Case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Uttarakhand Vigilance Department arrested Dr Ankur Thakur, an orthopaedic surgeon at Rudraprayag District Hospital, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to issue a disability certificate. The arrest followed a complaint and a trap laid by the department.

'US voting corrupt': Trump confuses Brazil elections with India

'US voting corrupt': Trump confuses Brazil elections with India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The reference to India's 'Presidential election' appears to be a mix-up with Brazil, which held its first round of presidential elections on Sunday with 125.27 million valid votes.

CBI Raids Ex-SSB Officer Over Alleged Smuggling Operations

CBI Raids Ex-SSB Officer Over Alleged Smuggling Operations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The CBI has filed an FIR and conducted searches against a former Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) assistant commandant, Amit, for allegedly colluding with smugglers to facilitate large-scale operations across the India-Nepal border. The officer, who was posted in Sitamarhi, Bihar, from March 2023 to January 2026, is accused of establishing a nexus with notorious smugglers and deriving undue benefits, with suspicious transactions found in his and his family's bank accounts.

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.

BJP Accuses Karnataka Congress Of Rs 14.95 Crore Ambedkar Corp Fraud

BJP Accuses Karnataka Congress Of Rs 14.95 Crore Ambedkar Corp Fraud

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Karnataka Congress government of a Rs 14.95 crore fraud in the Dr B R Ambedkar Development Corporation, following a previous alleged scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. Ashoka cited an ED press release detailing the siphoning of funds through fake accounts and forged documents, demanding accountability from the Congress leadership.

Vigilance Nabs Odisha Engineer With Over Rs 21 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Vigilance Nabs Odisha Engineer With Over Rs 21 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rediff.com6 days ago

Odisha Vigilance department arrested Superintending Engineer Prasanjit Das after seizing over Rs 21.88 lakh in unaccounted cash from him. Das, accused of demanding bribes, was intercepted on Friday night, and further cash was found during searches at his residences. He faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018.

Ram temple theft drives judge to moot death penalty for corruption

Ram temple theft drives judge to moot death penalty for corruption

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Justice Atul Sreedharan of the Allahabad High Court has made strong observations on systemic corruption in India, suggesting the death penalty for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He criticised the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple and the Uttar Pradesh government's "bulldozer actions," highlighting the normalisation of corruption and the state's complicity in unauthorised constructions.

Kerala Government To Abide By High Court Order, File FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Case

Kerala Government To Abide By High Court Order, File FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that his government will comply with the High Court's directive to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas in the alleged CMRL bribery case. Satheesan stated there would be no appeal against the verdict. The High Court deemed the government's earlier decision to form an SIT without an FIR illegal and ordered immediate registration of a case based on ED's information.

Kerala Ex-DGP Convicted For Disproportionate Assets

Kerala Ex-DGP Convicted For Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A court in Kottayam has found former state DGP Tomin J Thachankary guilty of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The sentence will be pronounced later, with the prosecution arguing against leniency despite Thachankary's health plea.

Rationing Inspector Gets Jail For Bribery In Thane

Rationing Inspector Gets Jail For Bribery In Thane

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A rationing inspector in Thane, Vijaykumar Kacheshwar Waghwas, has been convicted in a 2016 bribery case and sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine. He was found guilty of demanding a Rs 3,000 bribe from a fair price shop manager, with the court ruling he abused his public office for illegal gratification.

ACB Nabs Home Guard Driver, Court Reader In Banswara Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Home Guard Driver, Court Reader In Banswara Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan has arrested a home guard driver and a court reader in Banswara for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. The bribe was reportedly demanded to prevent a complainant's bail cancellation and ensure assistance in a pending court case. Both accused are currently being questioned.

How An MSEDCL Technician Was Nabbed For Bribe In Beed

How An MSEDCL Technician Was Nabbed For Bribe In Beed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A senior Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) technician was apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Beed for allegedly accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe. The technician demanded money to replace a faulty electricity meter and restore power supply to a complainant's residence.

Vigilance Nabs Revenue Inspector In Odisha Bribe Case

Vigilance Nabs Revenue Inspector In Odisha Bribe Case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Odisha Vigilance apprehended Alan Behera, a revenue inspector in Bolangir district, on Tuesday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000. The bribe was sought to process a land conversion application from agricultural to homestead land. Behera was caught in a trap, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Formula E Case: ACB Seeks Passports Of KTR, Others

Formula E Case: ACB Seeks Passports Of KTR, Others

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has petitioned a court in Hyderabad to direct BRS Working President K T Rama Rao and three other accused in the Formula E race case to surrender their passports, amidst an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities.

Lokayukta Probe Uncovers Rs 64 Crore Assets Linked To Head Constable

Lokayukta Probe Uncovers Rs 64 Crore Assets Linked To Head Constable

Rediff.com4 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta police raids have uncovered 46 immovable properties worth an estimated Rs 64 crore allegedly linked to head constable Firoz Khan, his family, and associates. The properties, including houses and land, far exceed his legitimate income over 24 years of service, prompting an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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.

J&K Crime Branch Charges Three Public Servants In Service Record Fraud

J&K Crime Branch Charges Three Public Servants In Service Record Fraud

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Special Crime Wing has filed a chargesheet against three public servants, including a retired officer, for alleged fraud and corruption involving the manipulation of service records to obtain undue benefits. The case centres on a forged date-of-birth certificate and the facilitation of its incorporation into official records.

ACB Nabs Inspector, Guard For Taking Bribe In Navi Mumbai

ACB Nabs Inspector, Guard For Taking Bribe In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Navi Mumbai has arrested an inspector and a security guard from the Grocery Markets and Shops Board for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 43,000 to issue a Mathadi worker registration receipt. The arrest followed a complaint from an autorickshaw driver seeking a worker appointment.

Supreme Court declines to interfere with Delhi HC order in NSE co-location case

Supreme Court declines to interfere with Delhi HC order in NSE co-location case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to quash proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act against former NSE MD and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, stating that the trial court will determine whether she can be considered a 'public servant' under the Act.

Supreme Court Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Bribery Case

Supreme Court Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Bribery Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has granted a temporary relief to former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law by staying for a week the investigation against them in the alleged Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) bribery case. The apex court permitted them to appeal a single judge's order before the Kerala High Court division bench and cautioned the Enforcement Directorate against exceeding its statutory limits.