CBI vs. Deepak Kumar and Manoj Dwivedi — ED Lucknow bribery case

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1. News23 Oct 2026

   ED officer, head constable held in Lucknow for demanding ₹ 5 lakh bribe from complainant: CBI

   The CBI has arrested an ED officer and head constable posted in Lucknow for allegedly demanding a ₹5 lakh bribe to help a complainant’s father in an Enforcement Directorate case. | India News

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An Enforcement Directorate officer and a head constable were arrested for allegedly asking for a bribe.

   Who:

   The accused are an Enforcement Directorate officer and a head constable. The agency is the Central Bureau of Investigation.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and CBI Lucknow.

   Why:

   They are accused of demanding a bribe of five lakh rupees from a person who made a complaint.

   What it means:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken the two individuals into custody to begin the legal process.

   Hindustan Times
2. Arrest23 Oct 2026

   CBI arrests enforcement officer, head constable of ED Lucknow office for taking Rs 5 lakh bribe

   New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested two officials of the Enforcement Directorate office in Lucknow for allegedly taking a Rs 5 lakh bribe, officials said. The arrested officials were Enforcement Officer Deepak Kumar and Head Constable Manoj Dwivedi. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two officials for allegedly taking a bribe.

   Who:

   Deepak Kumar and Manoj Dwivedi are the accused enforcement officers. The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency handling the case at the Lucknow office.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, CBI Lucknow.

   Why:

   They are accused of taking a bribe of five lakh rupees.

   What it means:

   The arrest marks a new development in the legal proceedings conducted by the agency.

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