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Banks, Railways Lead 70,584 Government Corruption Complaints in 2025
The Central Vigilance Commission counted complaints about possible corruption in government bodies during 2025.
There were 70,584 complaints in total.
Officials finished processing 64,905 of them by December 31.
Another 5,679 complaints were still being examined.
Banks had the most complaints, followed by the Railways.
Housing and urban affairs and local bodies also had many complaints.
Some complaints had been waiting for more than three months.
Officials are generally expected to complete investigations within three months.
The Commission reviews pending cases to encourage faster action.
Chief vigilance officers received 70,584 corruption complaints against government bodies in 2025.
Officials disposed of 64,905 complaints by December 31, while 5,679 remained under process.
Banks recorded the most complaints at 9,933, followed by the Railways with 9,381.
Housing and urban affairs received 6,531 complaints, while local bodies excluding the GNCTD received 4,834.
The Central Vigilance Commission referred 18,651 complaints to chief vigilance officers for necessary action, including 4,110 involving local bodies.
- Who
- The Central Vigilance Commission, chief vigilance officers, and government bodies including banks, the Railways, ministries, local bodies, and the Delhi government.
- What
- A CVC report recorded 70,584 corruption complaints received in 2025 and detailed their disposal and pending status.
- Where
- Across Indian government departments, public-sector organizations, banks, the Railways, local bodies, and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- When
- The complaints were received during 2025, with their status recorded as of December 31, 2025.
- Why
- The complaints were processed for investigation or necessary action, while the CVC reviewed pending cases to promote timely disposal.
Key facts
- Total complaints received
- 70,584 in 2025
- Complaints disposed
- 64,905 by December 31, 2025
- Complaints pending
- 5,679, including 2,002 pending for more than three months
- Highest complaint category
- Banks, with 9,933 complaints; 9,520 were disposed of and 413 remained pending
- Second-highest category
- Railways, with 9,381 complaints; 8,754 were disposed of and 627 remained pending
- Other major categories
- Housing and urban affairs received 6,531 complaints; local bodies excluding the GNCTD received 4,834
- Complaints referred by the CVC
- 18,651 complaints were sent to chief vigilance officers for necessary action
Quotes
Central Vigilance Commission annual report
The CVC's published annual report for 2025
“The remaining 5,679 complaints were under process at the end of 2025, including 2,002 for more than three months”
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