The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, apprehended Inspector of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), Rajkot while accepting   bribe of Rs. 2.50 lakh from the complainant. CBI had registered a case on July 3rd 2024 against accused Inspector  posted in CGST, Rajkot on allegations that accused demanded bribe of Rs. 2.50 lakh from the complainant, who is the authorised person, Manager of a private firm. 

It was also alleged that the demand was made to the complainant and Proprietor of the firm saying that they were doing wrong business and are not actually transporting goods. 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. 

CBI  laid a trap and caught accused red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.2.50 lakh from the complainant. According to information shared by CBI searches are being conducted at the premises of accused Naveen Dhankar, at Rajkot.

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