A Central Public Works Department (CPWD) engineer and four others were arrested in Mumbai. They were caught in an alleged bribe case involving 50 lakh rupees. The arrests were reported on October 2, 2026.

Anti-corruption officials carried out the operation. The engineer was allegedly caught accepting the bribe amount. The four others were picked up for their suspected role in the case.

Bribery in public works projects raises project costs for taxpayers. Such cases also slow down infrastructure work. The accused will be produced before a court.

Investigators are looking into the full money trail. They want to find out who else was involved. The case is part of a wider crackdown on corruption in public contracts. Officials say more arrests are possible as the probe deepens. The anti-corruption bureau has stepped up action in recent months. Several officials have been caught in similar traps. Citizens can report bribe demands on official helplines. The bureau says every complaint is verified before action. Conviction rates in such cases have been improving.