CBI Arrests 2 Joint Directors From Corporate Affairs Ministry In Connection With Bribery Case

CBI officials said that total 4 people were arrested including Joint Directors Manjit Singh and Puneet Duggal, Senior Technical Assistant Ruhi Arora, and Alok Industries' Reshabh Raizada. 

The case involves allegations of bribery from Alok Industries in exchange for favorable treatment in files related to an ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs concerning illegal and unethical business activities.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested two joint director-ranked officers posted in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in connection with alleged bribery of Rs 3 lakh. The case involves allegations of bribery from Alok Industries in exchange for favorable treatment in files related to an ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs concerning illegal and unethical business activities, reported PTI. 

As per the report, CBI officials said that total 4 people were arrested including Ministry of Corporate Affairs Joint Directors Manjit Singh and Puneet Duggal, Senior Technical Assistant Ruhi Arora, all posted in the offices of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Alok Industries associate Reshabh Raizada. 

"Searches were conducted in Delhi, Gurugram and Chennai in the premises of the accused which led to the recovery of cash of Rs 59.80 lakh (approximately), several incriminating documents and digital evidences," the CBI said in a statement, as per the report. 

Manjit Singh and Ruhi Arora are currently serving in the office of the Director General of Corporate Affairs, whereas Puneet Duggal holds the position of official liquidator in Chennai.

On Friday, the agency booked these individuals on charges of engaging in corrupt and unlawful practices.

As part of an alleged conspiracy, they are accused of accepting bribes from a private individual to influence the files related to Alok Industries in the ongoing investigation conducted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs into purportedly illegal and unethical business activities.

Following the filing of the FIR, a trap was set, leading to the arrest of the accused individuals, the official informed. 

Alok Industries is a textile company operating in the cotton and polyester segments. It is involved in textile manufacturing, including mending and packing activities, as well as producing leather and other apparel products.