Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) has exposed the big game of bribery and extortion going on in Delhi jails. So far 11 people have been arrested in this case. Those arrested include an assistant superintendent, jail warder, lawyer and some private people. The investigating agency says that this entire gang used to extort money from the undertrial prisoners and their families in the name of providing security, better facilities and special treatment.
According to ACB, this entire matter came to light after a complaint received on 9 February 2026. The complainant had alleged that he was constantly being asked for money for the security and convenience of his father and brother lodged in Rohini jail. After confirmation of the complaint, ACB took action by laying a trap, registered FIR and expanded the scope of investigation with initial arrest.
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Bribe of Rs 1 lakh recovered in first action
ACB recovered a bribe of Rs 1 lakh during the action by setting a trap. In the initial raid and action taken after the complaint, ACB arrested these 6 people:
- Dinesh Dabas (Warder, Rohini Jail)
- Pankaj Kumar (Warder, Rohini Jail)
- Ravi Kumar (Warder, Rohini Jail)
- Jogendra (Head Warder, Tihar Jail)
- Manish (Lawyer, Faridabad)
- Ashish Rana (Private Person, Delhi)
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5 more big names revealed from bank accounts and mobile data
After the initial arrests, when ACB started investigating the case in depth, the layers of the entire racket started being revealed. Scrutiny of bank account transactions, mobile phone data and other digital evidence revealed that the recovery amount was earlier transferred to several different bank accounts. After this the money was withdrawn in cash and distributed among the people of the syndicate. On the basis of this solid evidence, the investigating agency took action and arrested 5 more accused. This time these people were arrested:
- Sunil Kumar (Assistant Superintendent, Rohini Jail)
- Yogesh (Head Warder, Rohini Jail)
- Jagbir (Warder, Rohini Jail)
- Harendra Bansal (Lawyer, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh)
- Biplab Khari (Private, Delhi)
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Investigation still going on after 11 arrests
So far, a total of 11 accused have been arrested in this case. These include an Assistant Superintendent, six jail warders, two lawyers and two private individuals. ACB says it was an organized network and investigation is still going on. The agency is now busy in finding out the identity of other people associated with this racket, the entire money transaction and the entire network of conspiracy. Officials believe that as the investigation progresses, there may be more big revelations and arrests in this case.
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