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In a significant development, the Ghaziabad police have registered an FIR against five officials from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) for allegedly demanding a hefty bribe of Rs. 5 crore from a local businessman. The officials, posted in the DGGI Gurugram office, now face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Arun Kumar Som, director of SKS Electricals, filed the complaint, stating that his companys office in Ghaziabad was raided by the GST team
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FAQ :
Five GST officials from the DGGI Gurugram office were booked for allegedly demanding a Rs 5 crore bribe from a businessman.
Arun Kumar Som, director of SKS Electricals, filed the complaint after his company's office was raided.
The company's office was raided under allegations of violating GST rules.
Yes, the businessman claims to have paid a total of Rs 2.35 crore in fear of threats and further demands.
The officials face charges under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
An FIR was registered against the GST officials following a court order under CrPC 156 (3) after the businessman's initial complaints to the police were not acted upon.
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