The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Mumbai Customs Superintendent at the Air Cargo Complex in Sahar. The officer is accused of demanding and accepting a bribe totalling Rs 10.2 lakh from a Customs House Agent. This payment was allegedly to facilitate the clearance of imported consignments and ensure smooth future processing.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent of Customs, posted at the Air Cargo Complex in Sahar, Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,20,000 from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm in exchange for facilitating the clearance of consignments.
The case was registered against the accused officer and other unknown public servants and private individuals following a complaint. According to the complaint, the accused was allegedly demanding bribes a
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FAQ :
A Superintendent of Customs posted at the Air Cargo Complex in Sahar, Mumbai, was arrested by the CBI.
The arrested officer allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs 10,20,000.
The bribe was allegedly demanded to facilitate the clearance of imported consignments and ensure smooth processing of future cargo.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the Superintendent red-handed while he was accepting the bribe money.
The investigation is ongoing, and the CBI is looking into the potential involvement of other senior Customs officials and private individuals.