CBI Arrests MCD Senior Secretariat Assistant and Two Others in ₹15 Lakh Bribery Case
New Delhi | September 16, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals, including a Senior Secretariat Assistant associated with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and two private persons, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹15 lakh. The arrests were made in New Delhi after the accused were allegedly caught while transacting the bribe amount during a trap operation conducted by the CBI.
The case relates to allegations of corruption involving the granting of permissions for the installation and display of billboards, hoardings and LED displays in Delhi. According to the CBI, certain public officials and private individuals were allegedly involved in obtaining illegal gratification in exchange for allowing advertising displays to remain in place beyond the expiry of their tender periods and permitting additional displays beyond the numbers officially sanctioned.
Case Registered Following Allegations of Corruption
The CBI registered the case on September 16, 2026, against an MCD Inspector and other individuals on allegations of corrupt practices. The complaint reportedly concerns the alleged acceptance of substantial bribes to facilitate the continued installation or display of advertising structures even when the relevant tender period had expired.
The allegations also include allowing additional billboards, hoardings and LED displays beyond the approved limits in return for illegal payments. If established, such practices could indicate the misuse of official authority and a failure to follow the prescribed rules governing advertising permissions and tender conditions.
CBI Conducts Trap Operation and Makes Three Arrests
Following the registration of the case, the CBI carried out a trap operation on September 16, 2026, in New Delhi. During the operation, the agency arrested three individuals, including a Senior Secretariat Assistant associated with the MCD and two private persons, while they were allegedly transacting a bribe amount of ₹15 lakh.
The arrests form a key part of the investigation into the alleged corruption network. The agency is examining the circumstances surrounding the transaction and the possible roles played by the individuals involved.
Cash Worth ₹25.25 Lakh Recovered During Searches
During searches connected with the case, the CBI recovered a substantial amount of cash totalling ₹25.25 lakh. The recovery is expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation to determine whether it has any connection with the alleged bribery activities.
The agency is also conducting further searches at different locations. These searches are aimed at gathering additional evidence and identifying any other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged corrupt practices.
Investigation Underway
The CBI is continuing its investigation to establish the full extent of the alleged corruption, trace the movement of money and determine the roles of the accused. Further evidence collected during searches and other investigative proceedings will be examined as the case progresses.
The case highlights allegations of corruption in the process of regulating advertising displays and enforcing tender conditions. The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the accused will be subject to the legal process.
Source: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Official Press Release.
