Two Ministry of Home Affairs Officials Arrested for Demanding Bribes for FCRA Registration
The Delhi Police Special Cell has apprehended two accountant-level officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs for allegedly soliciting bribes in exchange for processing FCRA registrations.
Based on specific information received from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, in coordination with central agencies, arrested two government officials in New Delhi on September 28, 2026. Among those detained, one official holds the position of Senior Accountant and the other is an Accountant.
The officials are accused of contacting an association and illegally demanding bribes to expedite its pending Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration. One of the arrested officials is currently posted in the Foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the second official is currently posted in the Pay and Accounts Office, having previously served in the Foreigners Division.
Preliminary interrogations have revealed that these officials were in contact with several organizations to assist with registration and renewal processes in exchange for illegal payments. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that it maintains a 'zero tolerance' policy toward corruption and that appropriate legal and departmental actions are being taken in this case. The Ministry also informed that all FCRA-related services are available online via the FCRA portal, and no middleman, agent, or individual has been authorized to provide assistance for any FCRA services.
