The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam, in a bribery case.
The CBI registered the instant case on 31.03.2026 against Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam, and a private person on the allegations that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 lakh through a middleman/private person for not initiating GST proceedings against the complainant’s firm.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused Assistant Commissioner, from the CGST Office, Ratlam, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.5 lakh through the middleman.
Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused
Investigation is continuing.
The strict action by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against corrupt public servants underscores its firm commitment to curbing corruption. Citizens who come across instances of corruption or are subjected to demands for bribes by public officials are encouraged to report such matters. They may visit the Office of CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch, Char Imli, Bhopal or call on 0755-2430034 and mobile No. 9425600070 to lodge their complaints or share any relevant information.