Two officials apprehended for seeking illegal gratification to facilitate FCRA registration

Acting on information received from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Special Cell of Delhi Police, in coordination with central agencies, apprehended two government officials in New Delhi on 28 September 2026. The officials—a Senior Accountant and an Accountant—allegedly sought illegal gratification to facilitate pending Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration for an association. One official is posted in the Foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the other is in a Pay & Accounts Office and previously served in the Foreigners Division. Preliminary questioning revealed they were in contact with associations for registration and renewal in exchange for illegal gratification. The Ministry stated it has zero tolerance towards corruption and that all FCRA services are delivered online through the official portal without authorized intermediaries.