The CBI Court in Mumbai sentenced Peeyush Kumar Pandey, former Superintendent of Customs at Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Uran, Raigad, to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹50,000 in a case of disproportionate assets. The court ordered the forfeiture of assets worth ₹88,23,328 to the State of Maharashtra under the Prevention of Corruption Act. CBI investigations revealed that during 1998-2013, Pandey possessed disproportionate assets worth ₹1,02,70,386 (233%), including cash seizures of ₹96,92,101 from his residence. The case stemmed from a prior CBI trap operation, leading to his conviction after charges were filed in 2014.
Separately, the CBI registered a bribery case against three individuals, including two Customs Inspectors and a Canara Bank officer at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Allegations included the demand and acceptance of a ₹50,000 bribe for customs clearance of a complainant arriving from Jeddah. Searches conducted in Hyderabad, Muzaffarpur, and Mansa led to the recovery of ₹4.76 lakh in cash and incriminating documents. Investigations are ongoing.
Central Bureau of Investigation
CBI Court sentences then Superintendent of Customs, Uran, Dist. Raigad to two years’ Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 50,000/- in a case of Disproportionate Assets
07-01-2025
The Hon’ble Special Judge for CBI cases, Mumbai (C.R. No.48) today sentenced Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs, Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Uran, Dist. Raigad to two years’ Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 50,000/- in a case of Disproportionate Assets. The properties in the nature of disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs. 88,23,328/- are to be forfeited to the State of Maharashtra under of PC Act.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered the instant case on 19/03/2013 against Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs, Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, Uran, Dist. Raigad (Maharashtra). It was alleged that the accused public servant was in possession of Disproportionate Assets to the tune of Rs. 1,02,70,386/- (233%) in his name and in the name of his family members during the check period 01/01/1998 to 04/02/2013. The said case was an outcome of a trap case by CBI, in which the name of Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey was disclosed. During the searches conducted at the residence of Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, cash amounting to Rs. 96,92,101/- was seized.
After completion of investigation, chargesheet was filed by CBI on 12.12.2014 against Shri Peeyush Kumar Pandey, then Supdt. of Customs before the Hon’ble Spl. Judge for CBI cases, Mumbai.
The Court, after trial, found accused guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
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Central Bureau of Investigation
CBI registers a case against 3 accused including 02 Inspectors of Customs & Central Excise and a Canara Bank Officer posted at RGIA (Hyderabad) and conducts searches
03-01-2025
CBI has registered a case against three accused including two Inspectors of Customs and Central Excise, RGIA, Hyderabad and an Officer of Canara Bank, Customs Duty Collection Counter at RGIA, Hyderabad and Unknown others on allegations relating to bribery. It was alleged that the Customs officials working at the Counters of the Customs Department, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs.50,000/- on 05.10.2024 for customs clearance of the complainant and his family who arrived at Hyderabad from Jeddah.
CBI also conducted searches at 5 places at Hyderabad, Muzaffarpur (Bihar) and Mansa (Punjab) which led to recovery of Rs.4.76 lakh cash and incriminating documents.
Investigation is continuing.
