CBI Arrests Delhi Sub-Registrar and Private Associate in ₹80,000 Bribery Case Over Property Gift Deed
New Delhi | July 18, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Sub-Registrar posted at Punjabi Bagh, Nangloi, in Delhi, along with a private individual, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹80,000 from a complainant in connection with the registration of a property gift deed.
According to an official CBI press release dated July 18, 2026, the agency registered a bribery case on July 17 following a complaint alleging that the Sub-Registrar had demanded ₹1 lakh from the complainant in exchange for executing a gift deed relating to a property.
The complainant approached the CBI after allegedly being asked to pay the bribe to get the property-related document processed. Taking cognisance of the complaint, the investigating agency initiated action and arranged a trap operation to catch the accused while accepting the illegal payment.
CBI Conducts Trap Operation, Catches Accused Red-Handed
As part of its investigation, the CBI organised a trap operation on July 17, 2026. During the operation, the Sub-Registrar and the private individual were allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹80,000 from the complainant.
Following the successful operation, both individuals were taken into custody and formally arrested by the investigating agency.
The CBI is now examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged bribery demand, including the role of the private individual and whether the person was acting as an intermediary between the complainant and the government official.
The case relates to alleged corruption in the processing and execution of a property gift deed, a legal document used to transfer ownership of property voluntarily from one person to another without monetary consideration.
Investigation Underway
The CBI has confirmed that further investigation into the matter is continuing. The agency is expected to examine the evidence collected during the trap operation and establish the complete circumstances surrounding the alleged demand and acceptance of the bribe.
The arrests highlight the investigating agency’s continued efforts to take action against alleged corruption involving public officials and private individuals who may be involved in facilitating illegal payments for government-related services.
The latest arrests send a strong message against alleged bribery in government offices, particularly in matters involving property registration and other public services. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are awaited.
News Source: CBI – Official Press Release (July 18, 2026)
