CBI Nabs GST Officials for Bribery in Hyderabad

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two senior officials from the GST/Customs Department in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding a bribe. The officer and assistant were caught accepting Rs 25,000 from a retired commissioner. Investigations and searches at their residences are underway.

The CBI has taken significant action against corruption by arresting a Senior Accounts Officer and a Senior Assistant from the Hyderabad branch of the GST/Customs Department.

The duo allegedly demanded a bribe from a retired Assistant Commissioner, initially quoted at Rs 30,000 and later reduced to Rs 25,000 after negotiations.

The CBI executed a well-planned operation, catching the officials red-handed during the transaction. Investigations continue, with searches at their homes in progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)