CBI ARRESTS inspector of central excise for accepting bribe of Rs.1.5 lakh

Jalandhar, February1, 2013: The Central Bureau of Investigation has today arrested an Inspector of Central Excise, Service Tax, Cochin (Kerala) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.1.5 lakh from the complainant.

A case was registered against an Inspector of Central Excise, Service Tax, C. R. Building, Cochin for demanding bribe amount of Rs.1.5 lakh from the complainant who runs an Advertising & Event Management Agency at Cochin.

The complainant had alleged that the accused demanded the bribe from him for waiving off a penalty of Rs.3.75 lakh, which was reportedly to be paid by the complainant, as penalty for violation of certain Service Tax Rules.

CBI laid a trap and the accused was caught red handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.1.5 lakh from the complainant.

Searches are being conducted at the residence and office of the accused.

The accused is being produced before the Designated Court.