CBI Arrests CGST Deputy Commissioner For Allegedly Taking ₹ 70 Lakh Bribe
Mehak Dhiman
1 Jan 2026 12:50 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a bribery racket in the officer of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, during an operation on 30.12.2025. The CBI registered the case on the allegations of the demand for an undue advantage of Rs. 1.5 crores for favouring the private firms in GST evasion matters. CBI arrested a Deputy...
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a bribery racket in the officer of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, during an operation on 30.12.2025.
The CBI registered the case on the allegations of the demand for an undue advantage of Rs. 1.5 crores for favouring the private firms in GST evasion matters.
CBI arrested a Deputy Commissioner (IRS-C&IT), two Superintendents, and an Advocate and Owner of a Private Company in the bribery case.
The CBI caught two accused Superintendents red-handed while accepting the bribe of Rs. 70 Lakh at the order of the Deputy Commissioner, CGST Jhansi.
Further, as per the CBI, subsequent searches have been conducted, which led to the recovery of approx. Rs. 90 Lakh in cash, several property documents and huge Jewellery/bullion.
The CBI, so far, has seized a total cash of approx. Rs. 1.60 Crore.
