CBI arrests KAPL Managing Director in ₹15 lakh bribery trap; cash, gold seized - The HinduUpdated - July 16, 2026 07:39 pm IST - BengaluruThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Anurag Danayak, Managing Director of Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL), in a bribery case after laying a successful trap in Noida.According to the CBI, the accused allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹15 lakh from a Bhopal-based authorised service agent of KAPL for approving the firm’s Service Agent Agreement, clearing the renewal of pending applications for the current financial year, assigning additional government institutions in Madhya Pradesh, and seeking a share of the firm’s commission from medicine sales.CBI officials caught Danayak red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹5 lakh as part payment of the demanded bribe on Wednesday in Noida.Searches at his residence and office premises in Bengaluru, Noida and Jabalpur led to the seizure of around ₹75 lakh in cash, foreign currency worth approximately ₹4 lakh, 697 grams of gold jewellery and coins valued at around ₹86 lakh, and property documents related to a residential flat.The CBI said the investigation is ongoing.Published - July 16, 2026 07:38 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }