The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Delhi Police Inspector Subhash Yadav in connection with an alleged bribery and extortion case involving officials posted in the anti-narcotics unit of Dwarka district. The arrest follows earlier raids in which investigators recovered ₹48.9 lakh in cash from the police office premises.
Inspector Arrested After Weeks on the Run
According to investigators, Inspector Subhash Yadav had been absconding since the CBI conducted raids at the Dwarka anti-narcotics cell last month. During those searches, officials allegedly recovered large amounts of cash, including ₹48.9 lakh reportedly found inside Yadav’s office room.
The CBI later arrested Yadav and produced him before a court as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged bribery network operating within the narcotics unit. Officials are now examining the source of the recovered cash and possible links to other officials.
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Woman Allegedly Threatened With Fake Narcotics Case
The case originated from a complaint filed by a resident of Uttam Nagar, who alleged that officials claiming to be from the narcotics department raided her residence and threatened to implicate her in a false cannabis possession case.
According to the complaint, a head constable allegedly demanded money in exchange for not registering a narcotics case against her. Investigators claimed the bribe demand was initially ₹25 lakh before being reduced during conversations allegedly linked to the accused officials.
Head Constable Earlier Caught in CBI Trap
The CBI had earlier arrested Delhi Police head constable Ajay in a trap operation after he was allegedly caught accepting ₹2 lakh as part payment of the bribe.
Following the arrest, investigators searched the anti-narcotics cell office in Dwarka Sector 16 and reportedly recovered additional cash during the operation. Authorities are now probing whether more police personnel or intermediaries were involved in the alleged extortion network.
Probe Expands Into Alleged Corruption Network
Investigators are also examining the financial records, digital evidence, and assets allegedly linked to the accused officer. Reports indicated that the CBI is probing whether similar extortion incidents occurred earlier and whether a wider bribery network operated through the narcotics unit.
The case has drawn attention to allegations of corruption and misuse of anti-narcotics enforcement powers within law enforcement units. Officials have not yet disclosed whether additional arrests are expected as part of the investigation.
