New Delhi, May 19 :
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Vigilance Officer and a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employee of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in connection with a bribery case involving alleged demand and acceptance of illegal gratification from a former DDA official.
According to an official CBI press release issued on Tuesday, the agency registered the case on May 18, 2026, against the accused Assistant Vigilance Officer after receiving a complaint from a former Deputy Director of DDA.
The complainant alleged that the accused officer had demanded a bribe of ₹5 lakh in exchange for sending a favourable reply to the complainant’s parent department in connection with a vigilance matter pending against him. After negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to accept ₹3 lakh as illegal gratification.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on May 18 and caught the accused Vigilance Officer red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting ₹50,000 through the accused MTS employee as part payment of the total bribe amount.
Both the accused officials were immediately arrested by the CBI.
Important Points:CBI arrested Assistant Vigilance Officer and MTS of DDA.Case registered on May 18, 2026.Former DDA Deputy Director filed complaint.Accused allegedly demanded ₹5 lakh bribe.Bribe amount later settled at ₹3 lakh.CBI trap led to recovery of ₹50,000 as part payment.Money allegedly accepted through MTS employee.
Both accused arrested; further investigation underway.
The CBI stated that its strict action against corrupt public servants reflects the agency’s commitment towards curbing corruption. The agency also appealed to citizens to report incidents of corruption and bribery involving public officials.(KNC)