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The CBI has arrested an Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant in Chennai for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2.25 lakh bribery case, officials said on Saturday. The bureaus action came after an FIR was registered against CPWDs superintendent engineer Sanjay Chinchghare, assistant valuat
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FAQ :
The CBI has arrested an Income Tax officer, D. Manjunathan, and a chartered accountant, Satgurudas, in Chennai.
The alleged bribery amount is Rs 2.25 lakh, with a total demand of Rs 3.50 lakh reportedly made.
The allegations stem from a high-value property transaction declared by the property owner, Suresh, which was referred to the Income Tax Valuation Cell. It is alleged that officials demanded a bribe to show official favour in the valuation.
The CBI intercepted D. Manjunathan and Satgurudas while the money was allegedly being exchanged, leading to their arrest.
Rs 2.25 lakh was recovered from the Income Tax officer, and a favourable letter/order concerning the property was recovered from the chartered accountant.
Yes, Rs 1.25 lakh was recovered from the chartered accountant, which was allegedly his charges for mediating the deal.
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