CBI Nabs Customs Superintendent for Rs 10.20 Lakh Bribe Case

A customs superintendent at Sahar airport, Mumbai, was arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10.20 lakh. The officer, Krishan Kumar, allegedly demanded bribes for facilitating customs clearance and threatened an agent. The CBI's investigation led to his arrest.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained a customs superintendent stationed at Mumbai's Sahar airport under allegations of accepting a bribe totaling Rs 10.20 lakh. Official sources on Sunday confirmed the arrest, which stems from a broader investigation into bribery allegations.

Krishan Kumar, the accused officer, reportedly demanded a fee of Rs 10 per kg to facilitate the clearance of imported goods. The CBI revealed that Kumar had threatened a customs agent who refused to comply with his bribe demands and subsequently withheld shipments.

The CBI, after covertly verifying the allegations between July 25 and August 1 utilizing gathered conversations and evidence, successfully trapped Kumar accepting the bribe and subsequently presented him in court. A special court in Mumbai has remanded him until August 6 as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)