CBI arrests Superintendent of Customs for accepting Bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has arrested a Superintendent of Customs, Kolkata for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from the Complainant.

On the basis of a complaint, a case was filed against a Superintendent of Customs, Kolkata Port, Khidirpur, Kolkata (West Bengal). The accused allegedly demanded an unlawful gratuity of Rs. 3,00,000 from the Complainant via a Customs House Agent (CHA) for releasing the consignment of the Complainant’s firm, which was imported from China.

It was further claimed that after meeting with the complainant, the accused decreased the payment to Rs.1,000,000 and ultimately decided to accept Rs.50,000 for releasing the consignment. It was further claimed that the penalty (detention costs) for the aforementioned consignment had been accruing from January 20, 2023, and that the sum increased to Rs.3,00,000 (approx).

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red handed while demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs.50,000 from the Complainant. Searches were conducted at two places including at West Bengal, Bihar at the premises of accused.

The arrested culprit was brought before the Court of Special Judge in Alipore (West Bengal).