State vs PCDA Officials and Contractual Worker — Bribery case

Updates

1. News12 Aug 2026

   CBI books two PCDA officials, contractual worker in bribery case

   3 min readPuneAug 12, 2026 10:02 PM IST The CBI has alleged that Poplakar received Rs 2.72 lakh from the three contractors.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is India's main anti-corruption agency, has filed charges against two employees of the PCDA office and one temporary worker for allegedly accepting bribes. This means the agency believes these three people may have taken money illegally in exchange for favors or improper actions in their work. The case is now formally registered and will move forward in the legal system.

   indianexpress.com
2. Filing30 May 2026

   Details of bribery allegations in PCDA case revealed in FIR

   The FIR details that the accused contractual worker demanded bribes of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 10,000 from complainants on behalf of senior PCDA officers to prevent the issuance of recovery memos related to LTC claims.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The police have officially filed a report detailing the specific bribery allegations against officials from the PCDA and a contract worker. This document outlines how the accused allegedly accepted illegal payments. By making these details public, the investigation has moved into a more formal stage where the specific claims of corruption are now on record. This update confirms that authorities have gathered enough initial information to formally document the accusations as part of the ongoing criminal case.

   cbi.gov.in