CBI arrests MIL executive director and two others in defence bribery and information leak case

CBI recently arrested Anil Kumar, executive director of Munitions India Limited, and two others in a bribery case. They are accused of demanding illegal payments in exchange for sensitive defense procurement information. During searches, CBI recovered a large amount of cash and incriminating documents from Kumar's properties. Investigations revealed that he had connections with private contractors regarding a significant ammunition contract.

Mumbai, October 14, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Executive Director of Munitions India Limited (MIL) and two other private persons in a bribery case. During searches conducted at the premises of the accused public servant in Pune, Rs 1.73 crore in cash was recovered. Further searches at the premises of the accused in Mysuru, Bengaluru and Delhi resulted in the recovery of Rs 50 lakh in cash and incriminating documents.Three Arrested In Bribery CaseThose arrested are Anil Kumar, Executive Director of Munitions India Limited; B. Harshavardhan, brother of Anil Kumar; and Ashish Kansal, CEO, director and promoter of M/s SMPP Ltd.Allegations Of Bribery And Information LeaksAccording to the CBI, a reliable source had informed it that Anil Kumar, in connivance with certain private contractors and vendors, was allegedly demanding and accepting illegal gratification in exchange for extending official favours and disclosing sensitive information concerning defence production, procurement and other strategically important activities of MIL."Such unauthorised disclosure has the potential to compromise the nation's strategic and security interests, undermine the integrity of defence-related processes, and pose serious risks to national security and public safety. The source has further revealed that Kansal, CEO of a company engaged in drone technology and manufacturing of ammunition, etc., has been maintaining regular contact with Anil Kumar regarding an official contract of Rs 500 crore, awarded to M/s SMPP for the supply of ammunition to MIL over a period of one year," the CBI stated in its FIR.Alleged Routing Of Illicit FundsThe source further disclosed that Anil Kumar had been routing and parking substantial portions of the illicit proceeds through his brother, Harshavardhan, and other relatives to conceal and retain the proceeds of corruption. The source further informed the agency that Anil Kumar was learnt to have received a substantial bribe from Ashish Kansal on October 12, the FIR stated.In connection with the parking of illicit funds, Anil Kumar instructed his brother, Harshavardhan, to travel to Pune the following morning and collect the proceeds of corruption for safekeeping and concealment.Also Watch: Mumbai Crime: CBI Books Dahisar-Based Patent Agent Over Alleged ₹1.65-Lakh Bribe Demand To Influence Patent Office OfficialThe information prima facie disclosed a nexus between a public servant occupying a sensitive position in a strategically important defence production organisation and private contractors and vendors allegedly seeking access to sensitive and strategic information and favourable treatment.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Searches across four cities yielded cash and documents as investigators examined alleged bribery and unauthorised disclosures linked to ammunition supplies