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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sanjeev Sharan Suman, Superintendent of Posts for the Champaran Division, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 in Motihari, Bihar. A clerk identified as Abhishek was also reportedly arrested during the operation conducted by a CBI team from Patna.
The arrests followed a complaint filed by Rahul Jha, an employee of the Malahi post office in East Champaran district.
According to local reports, the CBI conducted the operation late on Wednesday evening, November 11, and subsequently took the arrested officials to Patna for further proceedings.
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How Did the CBI Bribery Case Come to Light?
The case originated from a complaint submitted by Rahul Jha, an employee working at the Malahi post office.
Jha approached the CBI with allegations that the postal superintendent had demanded ₹50,000 from him.
Acting on the complaint, a team of approximately 10 CBI officials travelled from Patna to Motihari to investigate the allegations.
According to the report, the agency organised an operation to apprehend the official during the alleged bribe transaction.
The CBI team reportedly caught Sanjeev Sharan Suman while he was accepting ₹50,000.
The operation was conducted in East Champaran district, where Suman was serving as Superintendent of Posts for the Champaran Division.
Postal Superintendent and Clerk Taken Into Custody
During the operation, CBI officials arrested Suman in connection with the alleged bribery transaction.
A clerk identified as Abhishek, described as an associate of the postal superintendent, was also reportedly taken into custody.
Following the arrests, the CBI team took the officials to Patna.
The operation attracted attention within the postal department because it involved a senior divisional officer responsible for postal administration in the region.
The alleged demand and acceptance of ₹50,000 form the central allegations in the case.
CBI Investigation Into Alleged Bribe Transaction
The CBI action followed the complaint made by a postal department employee and the subsequent operation conducted by officers from Patna.
The case concerns allegations that a serving postal superintendent demanded and accepted an illegal payment from an employee of the department.
The reported arrest of clerk Abhishek has also brought another postal employee under investigation in connection with the alleged transaction.
The officials were taken to Patna following the operation.
The allegations remain subject to investigation, and the reported arrests do not establish the guilt of those accused.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
