Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CBI arrests EPFO officer in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an officer from the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Partiala District Office.
The officer was caught taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh.
The CBI had registered a case after the officer allegedly demanded Rs 4 lakh and threatened to submit a bad report against the complainant's client.
The CBI acted quickly and arrested the officer.
CBI arrested an EPFO officer for taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh.
The officer allegedly demanded Rs 4 lakh and threatened to submit an adverse report.
The arrest took place at the Partiala District Office.
The CBI registered an FIR on Wednesday based on the complaint.
The officer was caught red-handed taking the bribe.
- Who
- An enforcement officer of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
- What
- Arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Partiala District Office
- Why
- The officer allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 4 lakh and threatened to submit an adverse report.
CBI's Action
EPFO Officer's Alleged Actions
Action Taken
CBI's Action
The CBI arrested the EPFO officer for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh.
EPFO Officer's Alleged Actions
The officer allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 4 lakh and threatened to submit an adverse report.
- Date of Arrest
- July 23
- Location of Arrest
- Partiala District Office
- Amount of Bribe
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Demanded Bribe Amount
- Rs 4 lakh
- Agency Involved
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Organization Involved
- Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)