CBI apprehends CGST inspector in bribery case
Jul 04, 2024
New Delhi [India], July 4 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today apprehended the inspector of CGST in Rajkot while accepting a bribe from the complainant.
The apprehended accused has been identified as Naveen Dhankar, Inspector of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), Rajkot.
CBI registered a case on Wednesday against the accused Inspector of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), Rajkot, on allegations that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 2.50 lakh from the complainant, who is the authorised person or manager of a private firm.
It was also alleged that the demand was made to the complainant and proprietor of the firm, saying that they were doing the wrong business and are not actually transporting goods. The accused allegedly informed the complainant that if they want to continue to do business they will have to give illegal gratification or else their GST number will be cancelled.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 2.50 lakh from the complainant.
Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused in Rajkot.
