The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday said it has arrested a Deputy Director General at the Airworthiness Directorate of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), along with a representative of a private company, in a ₹2.5 lakh bribery case.
According to the agency, the case was registered on April 18, 2026, against the DGCA official and the private individual based in New Delhi.
The allegations pertain to the public servant demanding undue advantage from private parties in lieu of granting approvals and permissions for applications pending with the regulator.
Accordingly, the CBI conducted searches at four locations in Delhi linked to the accused public servant and other private persons.
Besides, the agency said the entire alleged bribe amount of ₹2.5 lakh was recovered.
Furthermore, the searches resulted in the seizure of cash worth Rs 37 lakh, along with gold and silver coins and multiple digital devices.
The agency stated that the investigation in the case is ongoing.
Published on April 19, 2026
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