Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CBI Custody Granted in IRCTC Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused an IRCTC executive and a hospitality firm director of taking bribes to clear bills for train meals.
The CBI says they have evidence like phone call records and bank statements.
The accused say the money was a loan.
A court has allowed the CBI to keep them in custody until July 27 to investigate further.
CBI alleges IRCTC executive Tridib Banerjee took bribes to clear catering bills.
Amar Thakkar, director of Araha Hospitality, is also accused.
Rs. 3,98,500 was allegedly paid as a bribe.
CBI presented call transcripts and bank statements as evidence.
Defense denies allegations, claims money was a personal loan.
Court granted CBI custody till July 27 for further investigation.
- Who
- Tridib Banerjee (IRCTC executive), Amar Thakkar (Araha Hospitality director)
- What
- Bribery case linked to clearance of railway catering bills
- When
- July 23, custody till July 27
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Allegations of accepting bribes to clear pending bills
CBI's Case
Defense's Argument
Bribery Allegations
CBI's Case
CBI alleges that Tridib Banerjee accepted bribes to clear pending catering bills for train routes.
Defense's Argument
Defense denies allegations of a corrupt nexus.
Evidence
CBI's Case
CBI presented call transcripts and bank statements as evidence of bribery.
Defense's Argument
Defense claims the money was a personal loan.
- Accused Individuals
- Tridib Banerjee (IRCTC executive), Amar Thakkar (Araha Hospitality director)
- Amount Involved
- Rs. 3,98,500
- Custody Duration
- Till July 27
- Routes Involved
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Lucknow
- CBI's Argument
- Investigation at a crucial stage, need for thorough probe
- Defense's Argument
- Denial of corrupt nexus, claims money was a personal loan