Two MHA officials held for allegedly seeking bribe to facilitate FCRA registration
Two Indian government officials have been arrested for allegedly soliciting bribes to facilitate registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The Ministry of Home Affairs stated it has a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
Why it matters
The FCRA is a critical regulatory tool in India, and corruption within its administration undermines the oversight of foreign funding for NGOs.
NEW DELHI: Two officials of the Union home ministry have been apprehended for allegedly seeking a bribe from an association to facilitate its registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), PTI reported on Tuesday.The Delhi Police Special Cell, in coordination with central agencies, apprehended the two officials, a senior accountant and an accountant, in New Delhi on September 28, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).One of the officials is currently posted in the MHA’s Foreigners Division, while the other is posted in a Pay and Accounts Office and had previously served in the…
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in