Bribery Case: CGST Inspector and Private Firm Representative Arrested: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a CGST Inspector from the Tirupati GST Commissionerate and a representative of a Chittoor-based private firm for accepting a Rs. 3.2 lakh bribe. The arrests followed allegations of public servants demanding illegal payments in exchange for favorable treatment during inspections of firms and establishments.
The case, registered on December 17, 2024, involves multiple accused, including an Assistant Commissioner, Superintendent, Inspector, and other unidentified individuals. The allegations state that officials conspired to extort bribes from firm owners under the pretense of resolving issues discovered during inspections. In one instance, the accused Inspector demanded Rs. 10 lakh from a Chittoor-based firm representative to settle allegations of improper operations.
CBI set a trap and intercepted the accused Inspector and the firm representative during the bribe transaction. The bribe money was recovered, and both individuals were arrested. Searches at locations in Tirupati and Kadapa led to the recovery of incriminating documents. The accused are set to appear before the Special Judge for CBI Cases in Kurnool on December 18, 2024.
The investigation is ongoing to uncover the extent of the corruption and the involvement of other individuals.
Central Bureau of Investigation
17-12-2024
CBI Arrests CGST Inspector of Tirupati GST Commissionerate alongwith Representative of a Private Firm for Demanding and Accepting Rs. 3.2 lakh as Bribe
CBI today arrested CGST Inspector of Tirupati GST Commissionerate alongwith representative of a Chittoor based private firm for demanding and accepting Rs. 3.2 lakh as bribe from accused representative of the said private firm.
CBI registered a case on 17.12.2024 against four accused including Assistant Commissioner, Superintendent & Inspector, all of the O/o. Commissioner of Central Tax, Tirupati GST Commissionerate, Tirupati and a Representative of Chittoor based private firm & unknown public & private persons on allegations of demanding and bribing of public servants for extending undue favours to the above company and other parties.
It was alleged that public servants, in connivance with each other, were inspecting the premises of various establishments, firms, companies etc. and collecting various documents. Subsequently, they were allegedly calling the owners of the firms to attend CGST Office, Tirupati and demanding illegal gratification in order to show undue favours to them. On 05.11.2024, said accused Inspector visited the premises of said firm alongwith other officials and collected documents, about which he informed accused Assistant Commissioner and accused Superintendent. Further, accused Inspector demanded Rs. 10 lakh from accused representative of Chittoor based private firm to settle the matter of the said firm allegedly found to be working from the premises of another firm.
CBI laid a trap and accused Inspector and accused representative of the said private firm were intercepted today while the transaction of bribe took place between them and the bribe amount of Rs. 3.2 lakh was recovered from the said Inspector, O/o. Commissioner of Central Tax, Tirupati GST Commissionerate, Tirupati.
Accused Inspector, Central Tax and accused representative of Chittoor based private firm have been arrested. They will be produced before the Hon’ble Special Judge for CBI Cases, Kurnool on 18.12.2024.
Searches are being conducted in Tirupati and Kadapa at the residential and office premises of the accused and certain incriminating documents have been recovered so far.
The case investigation is under progress.
