NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), New Delhi, has registered a criminal case against a Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Delhi Police for allegedly demanding a bribe to facilitate a favorable investigation and not oppose an anticipatory bail application. The action follows a formal complaint and a subsequent verification process that confirmed the illegal demand.
The Accused and Allegations
The accused official has been identified as Shri Sanjay Kumar, a Sub-Inspector posted at the Dwarka North Police Station, Sector-17, New Delhi.
According to the First Information Report (FIR No. RC0032026A0003), the complainant, Shri Sunny Sangwan, alleged that he received a notice on January 7, 2026, to join a police investigation regarding FIR No. 460/24. When Sangwan met SI Sanjay Kumar on January 9, the officer allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹50,000.
The purpose of the bribe was two-fold:
- Bail Facilitation: To ensure the police would not oppose the anticipatory bail application to be filed by the complainant.
- Investigation Favor: To provide favorable treatment during the investigation of the ongoing case against him.
CBI Verification and Confirmation
Unwilling to pay the bribe, Sangwan approached the office of the Superintendent of Police, CBI, ACB, Delhi, on January 12, 2026. The CBI promptly initiated a verification report (CO-02/2026) to validate the claims.
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The verification was conducted in the presence of an independent witness, Sh. Vipin Bhaskar, an Assistant Manager at the National Housing Bank. The process, led by Inspector Abhijeet Singh Shekhawat, revealed prima facie evidence that SI Sanjay Kumar had indeed demanded the ₹50,000 bribe. A verification memo was prepared and signed by all concerned parties to document the proceedings.
Legal Action and Next Steps
Based on the findings, a regular case was registered on January 13, 2026, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), which deals with the demand of undue advantage by a public servant.
Key details of the ongoing legal process include:
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- Assigned Investigator: The investigation has been entrusted to Sh. Anshul Sharma, Inspector, CBI, ACB, Delhi.
- Authorization: The case was authorized by R.L. Yadav, In-charge Superintendent of Police, CBI, ACB, New Delhi.
- Court Notification: A copy of the FIR has been dispatched to the concerned court for further judicial oversight.
The registration of this case highlights the agency’s commitment to tackling corruption within law enforcement agencies and ensuring that investigative powers are not exploited for personal gain.