CBI arrests Six Persons including GM and DGM Of Nhai And 2 Directors of Pvt. Co in Bribery of Rs.20 Lakh

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six persons including two NHAI Officers, one of whom is the General Manager and Project Director, NHAI, PIU, Nagpur (bribe receiver) and another one Deputy General Manager and Project Director, NHAI, Harda(MP) along with two Directors and two employees of a private company, in a case related to bribery of Rs.20 lakh.

So far, Rs.1.10 crore (approximately) in cash recovery/seizure has been made, including the bribe money.

CBI registered a case against four public servants of NHAI, a Bhopal based private company, five private persons including two Directors and employees of the said private company and unknown others on allegations that Directors of a Bhopal based private company have been delivering bribes to various public servants of NHAI through their employees in lieu of issuance of completion certificates, processing of bills, smooth progression of awarded works, etc. in various road projects awarded by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

It was further alleged that employees of the private enterprise bribed public servants in Nagpur and other locations in Madhya Pradesh.

It was further stated that an employee of the abovementioned organization communicates on a daily basis with General Manager & Project Director, NHAI, PIU, Nagpur, in order to resolve pending issues such as bill processing and the issuance of completion certificates for Project Outer Ring Road in exchange for bribes.

Searches are being conducted at different offices and residences of the accused including at Nagpur, Bhopal and Harda. Cash of Rs 1.10 crore (approx) including the trap money has been recovered/seized so far along with other incriminating documents, digital devices, etc during searches.

Further investigation is continuing.