CBI arrested CGST Superintendent in a bribary case of Rs 20 lakh to close GST evasion case



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The CBI has apprehended a CGST Superintendent from Vashi, Navi Mumbai, in connection with a bribery case. The officer allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 20 lakh to shut down an investigation into GST evasion and avoid arresting the individuals involved. While the initial demand was Rs 20 lakh, the officer reportedly agreed to accept Rs 10 lakh. Following the arrest, searches at the suspect's premises uncovered significant incriminating documents and various assets.

The CBI has arrested a Superintendent of CGST, Anti-Evasion Unit, Vashi, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) in a bribery case for demanding a bribe of Rs 20 Lakh for closing an investigation and not arresting the accused in a GST evasion case. It was further alleged that the accused agreed to take Rs
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A Superintendent of CGST, Anti-Evasion Unit, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, was arrested by the CBI.

The arrest was made in a bribery case where the Superintendent allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 20 lakh.

The bribe was allegedly demanded to close an investigation into a GST evasion case and to refrain from arresting the accused.

Although Rs 20 lakh was initially demanded, the accused officer reportedly agreed to take Rs 10 lakh.

Searches conducted at the premises of the arrested officer led to the recovery of incriminating documents and various movable as well as immovable assets.

The arrested officer was produced before the Competent Court in Thane and has been remanded to Police Custody until December 20.




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