CBI arrests CGHS Additional Director, private assistant in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and her private assistant in connection with a bribery case. The arrests were made following a meticulously planned anti-corruption operation by the CBI team.

According to an official statement issued by the probe agency, the CBI has registered a case on Friday (April 30, 2026) against the Private Assistant to the Additional Director posted at Swasthya Bhawan, CGHS, Suraj Kund Road, Meerut.

The complaint alleged that the accused demanded a bribe of `80,000 from a complainant on behalf of officers and officials of Swasthya Bhawan, CGHS, Meerut. The bribe was demanded to facilitate the transfer of a CGHS staff from CGHS Moradabad to CGHS Meerut, a routine administrative process that was allegedly deliberately withheld for personal gain.

Acting swiftly on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap. During the proceedings, both the additional director and her private assistant reportedly agreed to accept a reduced bribe amount of `50,000. The private assistant was subsequently caught red-handed while physically accepting the `50,000 cash from the complainant, acting explicitly on behalf of the additional director. Both individuals were immediately arrested by the CBI team.

“The operation highlights the use of standard anti-corruption tactics, including decoy operations and real-time monitoring, to gather irrefutable evidence”, CBI sources said.

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) provides comprehensive medical care to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents across India. Meerut’s CGHS unit, like others, handles administrative tasks such as staff transfers, empanelment of hospitals, and service approvals.

Corruption in such processes not only erodes public trust but also disrupts the smooth functioning of healthcare delivery for thousands of beneficiaries. By allegedly monetising a legitimate transfer request, the accused are accused of abusing their official positions for personal enrichment. As per the official statement issued by the CBI, the investigation remains in progress.

The CBI has not yet disclosed the identities of the accused, citing ongoing probes, but has confirmed that both the Additional Director and her private assistant are in custody.

“This arrest sends a strong message that no public servant is above the law. It reflects the CBI’s proactive approach in tackling graft at the middle and senior levels of government departments,” an official said.