The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against Arunachal Pradesh-based lawyer and environmental activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving over ₹ 17.6 lakh from foreign organisations and individuals in violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), officials said.
The agency named several overseas entities as alleged sources of the funds, including Philippines-based Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy and Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Ireland-based Front Line and UK-based Human Rights Resource Centre. In September 2025, Tatak was stopped by immigration authorities at Delhi airport from boarding a flight to Ireland following a lookout circular issued against her by the Arunachal Pradesh police.
Responding to the allegations, Tatak said the matter was under investigation and that she was fully cooperating with the investigating authorities.
