CBI ARRESTED A GST INSPECTOR
The CBI apprehended an Inspector of CGST while taking a bribe of Rs. 2.50 lakh from the complainant in Rajkot. The Complainant is an authorized person of a private entity.
On 03.07.2024, the Central Board of Investigation registered a case against an Inspector of CGST in Rajkot, based on allegations that he demanded a bribe of Rs. 2.50 Lakh from the complainant, who is the authorized person of an individual firm. It was also alleged that the demand was made to both the complainant and the proprietor of the firm, accusing them of conducting illegal business and not transporting goods.
Further, the Inspector (the accused) allegedly, informed the complainant that if they want to continue to do business they will have to give illegal gratification or else their GST number will be cancelled.
The CBI set up a trap and caught the inspector red handed while accepting demanded money from the complainant.
