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Munitions India Executive Director Arrested by CBI in Multi Crore Bribery Scam
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:51
Munitions India Executive Director Arrested by CBI in Multi Crore Bribery Scam
- •The CBI arrested three people including the Executive Director of Munitions India Limited in a major bribery case on October 13, 2026.
- •The official is accused of misusing his public office to favor private contractors and vendors in government work in exchange for heavy bribes.
- •During raids across four cities including Pune, Delhi, Mysuru, and Bengaluru, the CBI recovered a total of Rs 2.23 crore in cash.
- •A major share of Rs 1.73 crore in cash was seized directly from the official's premises in Pune, while Rs 50 lakh was found at other locations.
- •The CBI is currently analyzing crucial documents and continuing its investigation into the nexus between the official and private contractors.
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The CBI arrested the Executive Director and two private individuals following allegations that the official abused his public office by demanding and accepting bribes to favor private contractors and vendors in government work.
The CBI formally registered the bribery case against the Executive Director on October 12, 2026, and subsequently arrested the accused individuals the very next day on October 13.
During search operations spanning Pune, Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Delhi, the CBI recovered a total of Rs 2 crore 23 lakh in cash, which included Rs 1.73 crore found at the official's Pune premises.
