70,584 corruption complaints received against govt depts in 2025; banks, Railways top chart

In 2025, over 70,500 corruption complaints were filed against various government bodies, with banks and the Railways leading the charge, according to a report by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Out of the 70,584 complaints received, 64,905 were finalized by December 31, 2025, while 5,679 were still under investigation. The CVC expects completed investigations to be finalized within three months.

Banks received the highest number of complaints, with 9,933 filed, of which 9,520 were resolved and 413 pending. The Railways saw 9,381 complaints, with 8,754 disposed of and 627 pending. Housing and urban affairs, as well as local bodies, accounted for 6,531 and 4,834 complaints, respectively. The coal sector saw the most complaints from employees, totaling 4,118, followed by finance with 3,107, Delhi government with 2,804, and petroleum ministry with 2,722.

Other notable complaints included 2,633 against Delhi Police, 2,139 against road transport and highways, and 2,036 linked to the Ministry of Home Affairs.