CBI vs Harish Kumar Tanwar and others — DHFL scam-linked bribery case

Updates

1. News15 Oct 2026

   SFIO Deputy Director and IRS officer under scrutiny in DHFL bribery case

   Following the arrest of an SFIO official and two others, investigators have brought a senior IRS officer under scrutiny regarding the alleged one crore rupee bribery demand linked to the DHFL investigation.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Investigators are now looking into the role of a senior tax official in a bribery case.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, Harish Kumar Tanwar and two others are arrested, and a senior tax officer is under scrutiny.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   A senior official is being questioned because of an alleged demand for a bribe linked to an investigation.

   What it means:

   The investigation has expanded to include a new official who is now under scrutiny for the bribe.

   India Today
2. Arrest15 Oct 2026

   CBI arrests SFIO official and two others in alleged ₹1 crore DHFL scam-linked case

   The accused persons have been identified as Harish Kumar Tanwar, an investigating officer posted with the SFIO office in Chennai

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested an official and two other people.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency investigating. Harish Kumar Tanwar is an accused investigating officer with the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. Two other unnamed people are also accused.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The accused are allegedly involved in a bribery case linked to the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited scam.

   What it means:

   The investigation into the alleged bribe will now proceed with these three individuals in custody.

   The Hindu