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AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail in corruption case

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail in corruption case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

The case pertains to a tender awarded to Ms Euroteck Environmental Private Limited when Jain was the Delhi water minister.

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.

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Anti-Corruption Branch has sought judicial custody for former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and three others in a corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant projects. The accused's counsels have challenged the arrests, with Jain's lawyer planning a bail plea.

SC grants anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC corruption case

SC grants anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC corruption case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader and former minister V Senthil Balaji in a fresh corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), with conditions including cooperation with the investigation and depositing his passport.

West Bengal Government Approves CBI Action In Corruption Cases

West Bengal Government Approves CBI Action In Corruption Cases

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The West Bengal government has granted the CBI sanction to proceed against officials accused in corruption cases linked to recruitments in schools and civic bodies.

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances after securing bail in a corruption case. He was charged with taking a kickback on aircraft purchases for the national carrier and had allegedly admitted to bribing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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.

Former J&K Officer Sentenced in Decade-Old Corruption Case

Former J&K Officer Sentenced in Decade-Old Corruption Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A former government officer in Srinagar has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment in a 16-year-old corruption case involving bribery.

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.

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government Of Rampant Corruption, Predicts Its End

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government Of Rampant Corruption, Predicts Its End

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of widespread corruption, claiming its downfall is imminent. His remarks follow a CBI case against an OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other officials, leading to protests by BJP workers. Former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar also criticised the AAP, highlighting the high court's role in the investigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.com7 days ago

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.

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Kerala VACB Registers 818 Corruption Cases in Five Years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala has registered 818 corruption-related cases over the past five years, marking a significant effort to combat corruption through strengthened surveillance, advanced technology, and increased public participation.

Bombay High Court Questions Sachin Waze's Bail In Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Bombay High Court Questions Sachin Waze's Bail In Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Bombay High Court questioned dismissed cop Sachin Waze's potential return to service if granted bail in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case. The court reserved its order on NIA's appeal against Waze's bail, also questioning the application of terrorism charges under UAPA.

Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Bangladesh Premier League: Two more officials charged in corruption probe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit has charged two more Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) officials, Md Abdul Kayum Rashed and Md Amin Khan, with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, bringing the total number of individuals charged in BPL-linked cases to nine since May.

Punjab CM Mann Alleges BJP Election Campaign Behind CBI Raids

Punjab CM Mann Alleges BJP Election Campaign Behind CBI Raids

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticised the CBI raids on his OSD and others, alleging it's part of the BJP's election campaign strategy in non-BJP ruled states. The CBI registered a corruption case following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which noted prima facie evidence of corruption. Mann dismissed the allegations, stating his government is not involved in corruption and will cooperate with investigations.

Kerala CMRL Bribery Case: High Court Dismisses Vijayan's Plea, Political Fallout Ensues

Kerala CMRL Bribery Case: High Court Dismisses Vijayan's Plea, Political Fallout Ensues

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Kerala High Court dismissed pleas by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas, challenging an order to register an FIR against them in the alleged CMRL bribery case. Current Chief Minister V D Satheesan defended the government's actions, stating they followed legal advice, while political parties reacted sharply, with BJP welcoming the verdict and CPI(M) alleging political motivation.

Supreme Court Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Bribery Case

Supreme Court Stays Probe Against Pinarayi Vijayan In CMRL Bribery Case

Rediff.com4 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.

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.

Punjab CM's OSD Summoned By CBI In Bribery Probe

Punjab CM's OSD Summoned By CBI In Bribery Probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The CBI has issued fresh summons to Rajbir Ghuman, OSD to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in an alleged corruption case involving pecuniary benefits for managing postings of IAS and IPS officers. Ghuman failed to appear for questioning on Friday, leading CBI teams to paste summons on his premises. The case, registered on Tuesday following Punjab and Haryana High Court orders, also led to raids at eight locations.

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.

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Moves Supreme Court For Protection

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Moves Supreme Court For Protection

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has moved the Supreme Court seeking protection from arrest under anti-terrorism laws in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. This appeal follows the dismissal of his previous petition by the Court of Appeal and an existing overseas travel ban.

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.

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.

Antilia bomb scare: HC stays bail granted to Sachin Waze

Antilia bomb scare: HC stays bail granted to Sachin Waze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim stay on a special court's order that had given bail to dismissed cop Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenged the bail, arguing the special court erred. Waze remains in custody.

Sachin Waze gets bail in Antilia bomb scare case

Sachin Waze gets bail in Antilia bomb scare case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A special court granted bail to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case, severely criticising the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for its failure to establish a prima facie case of terrorism and for not recording statements of the alleged targets, Mukesh Ambani's family. The NIA has challenged the bail order in the Bombay High Court.

Pakistan star Muhammad Rizwan approaches ICC over corruption probe

Pakistan star Muhammad Rizwan approaches ICC over corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan has contacted the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit for clarification on procedures related to corruption investigations, as he faces questioning by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over alleged links to illegal betting and gambling sites. This development follows the confiscation and forensic examination of his mobile phone, alongside Imam-ul-Haq's, during a recent tour, highlighting concerns about the PCB's compliance with ICC anti-corruption protocols and Pakistan cricket's history with such scandals.

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.

Police Sub-Inspector Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Police Sub-Inspector Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A sub-inspector in Arunachal Pradesh was arrested for accepting a Rs 65,000 bribe to release documents related to a road accident case, after demanding Rs 1.5 lakh. The Anti-corruption Bureau caught him red-handed.

ACB Nabs Tahsildar, Surveyor In Rs 20 Lakh Bribe Case

ACB Nabs Tahsildar, Surveyor In Rs 20 Lakh Bribe Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a Tahsildar and a Mandal Surveyor in Abdullapurmet Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, on Monday for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe. The officials had initially demanded Rs 30 lakh for a survey report related to a layout under HMDA guidelines.

VACB Registers Case In Adimaly Goat Scheme Scam

VACB Registers Case In Adimaly Goat Scheme Scam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Idukki, Kerala, has registered a case against three individuals, including two former office-bearers of Adimaly Grama Panchayat, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 68.62 lakh in a goat distribution scheme meant for 2018 flood-affected people. The accused are alleged to have conspired to award a contract for goat supply to an unlicensed individual, leading to a significant financial loss to the government.

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.

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.

Sheikh Hasina gets 21-year jail in corruption cases

Sheikh Hasina gets 21-year jail in corruption cases

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in jail in three corruption cases related to irregularities in allocations of land in a government housing project.

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.