CBI raids vigilance office in Punjab’s Mohali over alleged bribery racket; suspected 'middlemen' held

“In a late-night raid at the Punjab Vigilance office in Mohali, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a number of “middlemen” who were allegedly collecting bribes on behalf of a senior officer of the department,” officials said. 

“A CBI team conducted the raid while probing an allegation of a bribe transaction of around 20 lakh. The arrested "middlemen" were provided police security by the Punjab government. However, the officer of the Vigilance Department is said to be absconding and not responding to phone calls,” officials said. 

A team from the CBI had reached the vigilance bureau office on Monday night (May 11, 2026). Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on X over action against alleged bribery.

"Corruption in Punjab is now being exposed layer by layer from top to bottom... Alleged ₹20 lakh bribery deal under scanner, with Central agency reportedly recovered ₹13 lakh during the operation." Mr. Majithia said that Bhagwant Mann has no moral right to continue as Chief Minister and Home Minister.