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CBI Arrests CGST Superintendent in Bhopal for Demanding Monthly Bribe
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CNBC TV18•11-10-2026, 18:55
CBI Arrests CGST Superintendent in Bhopal for Demanding Monthly Bribe
- •The CBI arrested Rajesh Kumar, a CGST superintendent in Bhopal, for allegedly demanding a monthly bribe of 2 lakh rupees from a scrap trader.
- •The accused reportedly sought the bribe to avoid intercepting vehicles carrying scrap and to allow smooth business operations.
- •During subsequent searches at Kumar's residential premises in Bhopal and Kanpur, the CBI seized 72.5 lakh rupees in cash along with documents related to immovable properties.
- •The arrest was made on Saturday during a trap operation where the official was caught red-handed accepting the bribe amount.
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Rajesh Kumar was arrested by the CBI during a trap operation for allegedly demanding a monthly bribe of ₹2 lakh from a scrap trader in exchange for not intercepting his vehicles and not obstructing his business.
During searches at Kumar’s residential premises in Bhopal and Kanpur, the CBI seized ₹72.5 lakh in cash alongside documents related to immovable properties.
The Central Bureau of Investigation registered the case on Saturday following a complaint lodged against the superintendent by the proprietor of a Bhopal-based scrap firm.
