{
  "id": 10657364,
  "title": "Two MHA officials arrested for seeking ‘illegal gratification’ for FCRA registration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/two-mha-officials-arrested-for-seeking-illegal-gratification-for-fcra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T09:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/two-mha-officials-arrested-for-seeking-illegal-gratification-for-fcra-registration/article71523255.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi Police's Special Cell apprehended two government officials on September 28, 2026, for allegedly seeking illegal gratification from an association in exchange for helping it obtain Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Both officials, a Senior Accountant and an Accountant, were taken into custody shortly after the arrest. The arrests were made based on information received by the MHA, the statement disclosed. All organizations and NGOs that receive foreign funding are required to register under the FCRA, and the MHA acts as the nodal authority to monitor their activities, ensuring these funds do not negatively impact the country's internal security. As of June 22, 2026, there were 14,456 FCRA-registered NGOs in the country, with the MHA stating that these registered NGOs receive around ₹22,000 crore annually. The MHA clarified that the two officials are accused of allegedly seeking illegal gratification for their assistance in the registration process.",
  "summary": "The two officials, who were apprehended based on “specific information” from the MHA, include one working as a Senior Accountant and the other as an Accountant",
  "key_points": [
    "Two MHA officials arrested on September 28, 2026",
    "Officials sought illegal gratification for FCRA registration",
    "FCRA-registered NGOs receive ₹22,000 crore annually"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "2 MHA officials held for seeking illegal gratification for FCRA registration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/2-mha-officials-held-for-seeking-illegal-gratification-for-fcra",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:28:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}