Delhi Jail Bribery Racket: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has made a major revelation about the alleged organized bribery and extortion racket going on in the jails of the capital. The investigation has revealed collusion between jail officials, lawyers, prisoners and outsiders. So far 11 accused have been arrested in this case. ACB claims that this network used to extort lakhs of rupees illegally from the families of under-trial prisoners in the name of providing security, special facilities and so-called VIP treatment inside the jail.
The secret of the entire racket revealed through one complaint
According to ACB, the whole case started with a complaint received on 9 February 2026. The complainant alleged that he was constantly being asked for money in exchange for security and better facilities for his father and brother lodged in Rohini jail. After confirming the complaint, ACB conducted a trap operation and registered FIR number 04/2026.
Bribe worth ₹1 lakh recovered in trap operation
During the action, ACB recovered bribe amount of ₹1 lakh. In the initial action, Rohini jail warders Dinesh Dabas, Pankaj Kumar and Ravi Kumar, Tihar jail head warder Jogendra, Faridabad advocate Manish and Delhi resident Ashish Rana were arrested.
Big conspiracy revealed in digital investigation
As the investigation progressed, bank accounts, financial transactions, mobile phones and other digital evidence were examined. ACB claims that the illegal amount was transferred to different bank accounts and later the cash was withdrawn and distributed among the members of the syndicate.
Five more arrested, total number reaches 11
On the basis of digital and financial investigation, ACB arrested five more accused. These include Rohini Jail’s Assistant Superintendent Sunil Kumar, Head Warder Yogesh, Warder Jagbir, Baghpat’s advocate Harendra Bansal and Delhi resident Viplav Khari.
Till now a total of 11 people have been arrested in this case. The arrested accused include an Assistant Superintendent, six jail warders, two advocates and two private persons.
investigation still ongoing
ACB says that the investigation of the case is still going on. The agency is busy tracing the entire money trail, other members of the syndicate and the entire network of this alleged conspiracy. The possibility of more arrests in this case in the coming days has not been ruled out.
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