CBI Detains Two ED Officials Over Alleged Rs 5 Lakh Bribery
Two officials from the Enforcement Directorate have been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh.
Deepak Kumar and Manoj Dwivedi, both ED officials, were arrested in a bribery case.
The CBI's operation followed a complaint regarding the solicitation of a bribe linked to an ED case.
Further investigations are ongoing as the CBI expands its inquiry into related corruption.
In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. The arrested individuals include Deepak Kumar, an Enforcement Officer, and Manoj Dwivedi, a Head Constable, both stationed at the ED's Lucknow Zone office.
The investigation was initiated after a complaint was lodged on October 23, 2026, alleging that the Head Constable demanded a bribe from the father of the complainant. This demand was reportedly linked to an ED case where the father had received summons in August and September 2026. The CBI set up a trap and apprehended Dwivedi while he was allegedly accepting the bribe on behalf of Kumar, indicating a well-coordinated operation.
According to CBI sources, the Head Constable, who was on deputation to the ED, played a crucial role in the bribery scheme. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into the broader implications of this case and any potential connections to other corrupt practices within the agency.
This incident comes on the heels of another significant arrest by the CBI, where Muhammed Fasal K was detained in connection with an international cyber fraud and ATM card smuggling operation. This case involved a staggering Rs 1.04 crore fraud reported in July 2024, where victims were misled by individuals posing as FedEx officials and cybercrime police.
As the CBI continues its investigations, the implications for the Enforcement Directorate and its operations could be profound. The agency is under scrutiny as it works to address corruption within its ranks, and further developments are expected as the CBI delves deeper into these cases.
