The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), through a press release dated 23 October 2026, announced that it had apprehended an Enforcement Officer and a Head-Constable posted at the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zone, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹5 lakh. The action followed a complaint alleging that the Head-Constable had demanded illegal gratification from the father of the complainant in return for assistance in an ongoing Enforcement Directorate case.
According to the CBI, the complainant’s father had received two summons from the Enforcement Directorate, Lucknow Zone, during August and September 2026. The accused Head-Constable allegedly demanded a bribe for favouring him in connection with the ED proceedings. Acting on the complaint, the CBI registered a case on 23 October 2026 against the Head-Constable and unidentified ED officials posted in Lucknow.
The CBI subsequently laid a trap on the same day and reported catching the Head-Constable red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹5,00,000 on behalf of an Enforcement Officer of the ED, Lucknow Zone. Both officials were apprehended. The agency stated that further investigation was underway. The press release also reiterated the CBI’s commitment to combating corruption and encouraged citizens to report demands for bribes or other instances of corruption involving public servants. The allegations remain subject to investigation, and the press release does not report any judicial determination of guilt.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
(INFORMATION SECTION)
CBI Apprehends Two Officials of Enforcement Directorate in Rs. Five Lakh Bribery case
Dated: 23.10.2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Enforcement Officer and Head-Constable of Enforcement Directorate Office, Lucknow Zone, Lucknow, in a bribery case.
The CBI registered the instant case on 23.10.2026 against the Head-Constable of Enforcement Directorate, Lucknow and unknown officials of ED, Lucknow based on a complaint. It was alleged that the accused Head-Constable of Enforcement Directorate demanded bribe from the father of the complainant for helping him in the ED case in which he received two summons in the month of August and September 2026 from Enforcement Directorate, Lucknow Zone.
The CBI laid a trap on 23.10.2026 and caught the accused Head-Constable, Enforcement Directorate, Lucknow Zone, Lucknow, red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 5,00,000 on behalf of Enforcement Officer, ED Office, Lucknow Zone, Lucknow for favouring the father of the complainant in ED case. Both the accused persons have been apprehended.
Further Investigation is underway.
The strict action by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against corrupt public servants underscores its firm commitment to curbing corruption. Citizens who come across instances of corruption or are subjected to demands for bribes by public officials are encouraged to report such matters. They may visit the Office of CBI, ACB, Delhi, 1st Floor, CBI Building, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, or call on 011-24367887 and mobile No. 9650394847 to lodge their complaints or share any relevant information.
