GST Assistant Commissioner arrested by CBI in Rs 5 lakh Bribery Case

According to the press release released by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an Assistant Commissioner posted in CGST, Ratlam, has been arrested in a bribery case. The CBI registered an instant case on March 31, 2026, against the accused Assistant Commissioner and a private person on the allegations that the accused demanded a bribe amounting to Rs 5 lakh through an intermediary, a private person, in return for not commencing GST proceedings against the complainant’s firm.

During the investigation, the CBI laid a trap to catch the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount of Rs 1.5 lakh through an intermediary. Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused following the arrest, and a scrutiny into the case is ongoing.

The CBI has said that the strict action being taken against corrupt public servants reflects its strong commitment to curb corruption. Citizens have been informed that if they get any information related to a corruption case or a demand for a bribe, they can contact the office of the CBI Anti-Corruption Branch, Char Imli, Bhopal, or lodge a complaint on the given telephone numbers or share the related information.