A Central GST Superintendent in Bengaluru, Mohit Pratap Singh, has been arrested by Lokayukta police for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh. The money was reportedly a reduced amount from an initial demand of Rs 20 lakh to resolve a pending GST complaint. A private individual, Salman Sheikh, who allegedly acted as a mediator, was also arrested. The incident, which took place at Kendriya Sadan, has led to a case being registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
A Central GST Superintendent in Bengaluru has been arrested by Lokayukta police after allegedly being caught accepting aRs 8 lakh bribe in connection with a pending GST-related complaint.
The officer, identified as Mohit Pratap Singh, is a Superintendent with the Central GST, South Division-4, South Commissionerate. According to Lokayukta officials, he was allegedly caught accepting the money through a private individual who acted as a mediator in the transaction.
The alleged bribe transaction
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FAQ :
A Central GST Superintendent named Mohit Pratap Singh was arrested by Lokayukta police in Bengaluru.
The arrest is due to allegations of accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe in connection with a pending GST-related complaint.
The alleged bribe transaction reportedly took place at Kendriya Sadan in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
Yes, a private individual named Salman Sheikh, who allegedly acted as a mediator in the transaction, was also arrested.
A case has been registered under Section 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
According to Lokayukta police, the officer had initially demanded Rs 20 lakh, which was later negotiated down to Rs 8 lakh.