CBI Arrests Two CGST Officers for Accepting ₹25,000 Bribe in Mumbai

CBI Arrests Two CGST Officers for Accepting ₹25,000 Bribe in Mumbai

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Mumbai arrested two officers from the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department for allegedly accepting a bribe to clear a GST registration.

Key Details of the Incident

• Officers Arrested: Two CGST officials were apprehended by the CBI.
• Allegation: The officers were accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 from the complainant.
• Purpose of Bribe: The bribe was allegedly sought to facilitate the timely processing and clearance of the complainant’s GST registration application.
• CBI Action: The CBI laid a trap and successfully caught the officers in the act of accepting the illegal gratification, leading to their immediate arrest and subsequent search operations at their premises.
• Legal Action: A case has been registered against the arrested officials under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.