CBI Arrest Two Senior CGST Official in a Bribery Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Two CGST Official, a Superintendent and an Assistant Commissioner, Ankleshwar (Gujarat) in an alleged bribery of Rs.75,000/-.

A case was registered against a Superintendent, CGST, Ankleshwar on the allegations of demanding bribe of Rs. 75,000/- from the Complainant for transportation of goods from Modasa to Vapi through his jurisdiction. It was also alleged that the accused demanded a monthly undue advantage of Rs.1.5 lakh for regular movement of goods in his jurisdiction.

The Superintendent was caught in a trap set by the CBI as he was requesting and collecting a bribe of Rs. 75,000 from the complainant. During trap proceedings, role of Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ankleshwar was allegedly found in the demand & acceptance of undue advantage. He was also caught.

Searches were conducted at the premises of both the accused. Rs.1.97 Lakh (approx) was recovered from the premises of said Superintendent.

Both of the apprehended suspects were presented before the competent court and placed in police detention until November 14, 2022.