CBI arrests SFIO official and two others in alleged ₹1 crore DHFL scam-linked case
The CBI has arrested a senior SFIO official and two others in connection with a bribery case linked to the DHFL scam. The accused allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹1 crore to influence an ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The arrest of a high-level government official in a major financial fraud case underscores ongoing efforts to combat corruption within regulatory bodies.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Deputy Director-level official of the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) and two others, including an advocate, in an alleged corruption case.
The accused persons have been identified as Harish Kumar Tanwar, an investigating officer posted with the SFIO office in Chennai; advocate Bharat Sharma; and his relative, Aryan Sharma. Mr Tanwar is an Indian Revenue Service official (Income Tax) of 2007 batch.
The CBI registered the allegations that the accused official and others had demanded ₹1 crore from the complainant for favouring him in an investigation being conducted by the SFIO related to “DHFL scam”.
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