The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked two Navy officials in Mumbai for allegedly demanding a bribe from a naval personnel to resolve issues linked to his pending Leave Travel Concession claim and avoid recovery proceedings. The accused have been identified as A Anand, an auditor, and Agrawal, an assistant accounts officer with the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Navy.
The CBI registered the FIR on May 30 after a complaint by a naval personnel. The complaint alleged that the officials demanded money in connection with an LTC reimbursement claim, of which around ₹8,000 had remained pending after processing.
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Bribe Allegedly Sought Over LTC Claim
According to the complaint, the naval personnel had availed LTC in 2025 for travel between Mumbai and his native place, Rohtak, and later submitted a reimbursement claim through official channels. While the claim was processed, around ₹8,000 was still pending.
The complainant alleged that Anand contacted him on WhatsApp and asked him to visit the PCDA office, claiming there were issues with the LTC claim. During a meeting at the office in February, Anand allegedly warned that recovery proceedings could be initiated unless money was paid to resolve the matter.
The complaint further alleged that Anand demanded ₹20,000 in cash. He then introduced the complainant to Agrawal, and both officials allegedly insisted that the money was meant for higher authorities.
Demand Reduced After Refusal, FIR Says
The complainant alleged that after he refused to pay, the demand was reduced first to ₹15,000 and then to ₹12,000. Anand allegedly suggested that the money could be transferred through UPI.
The FIR states that the complainant eventually received the pending ₹8,000 but continued to receive calls from the accused officials despite repeatedly refusing to pay any bribe.
The complainant approached the CBI on May 29. The agency said it verified the allegations in the presence of independent witnesses before registering the case the next day.
Case Filed Under BNS and Corruption Law
The FIR names Anand, Agrawal and unknown officials of the PCDA, Navy, Mumbai. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The allegations centre on a demand for illegal gratification to settle an official reimbursement issue and avoid recovery proceedings. The case is now under investigation by the CBI.
Further action will depend on the agency’s findings, including the verification material, communication records and evidence linked to the alleged demand.
