CBI Cracks Down on Corruption: Manipur Official Arrested for Bribery

The CBI arrested a senior accountant in Manipur for accepting a bribe. The official was caught red-handed while taking Rs 10,000 as part of an alleged Rs 20,000 bribe demand. Searches are ongoing at the accused's premises as part of an anti-corruption operation.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made a significant arrest on Tuesday, apprehending a government official in Manipur for allegedly accepting a bribe. In its crackdown on corruption within government offices, the CBI set a trap that led to the official being caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of Rs 10,000 for processing a file.

The senior accountant, who remains unnamed, allegedly demanded a total of Rs 20,000 from the complainant, according to CBI officials. This development underscores the ongoing challenges of bribery and corruption within the system.

CBI officials have confirmed that the investigation continues, and searches are being conducted at the residence and premises associated with the accused official, as detailed in their official statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)