Major Corruption Bust: CGST Superintendent Arrested for ₹5 Lakh Bribe in Nashik 

Major Corruption Bust: CGST Superintendent Arrested for ₹5 Lakh Bribe in Nashik

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a major anti-corruption operation, arresting a high-ranking official of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department in Nashik.

Key Details of the Incident

• Official Arrested: A Superintendent-level officer from the CGST department in Nashik was apprehended.
• Bribe Amount: The official was caught for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh from the complainant.
• Purpose of Bribe: The bribe was sought to provide favors, likely related to avoiding tax action or issuing favorable assessment orders to the complainant’s business.
• Searches and Recovery: Following the arrest, subsequent searches were carried out at the official’s premises, leading to the recovery of ₹19 lakh in cash and other incriminating documents.
• Legal Action: The CBI registered a case against the CGST Superintendent under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, highlighting the stringent crackdown on corruption within the tax administration.