The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), posted in Amroha, along with a tax advocate, for allegedly accepting a bribe. The operation was conducted as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption within tax and revenue departments.
The accused were apprehended while accepting illegal gratification from a taxpayer in exchange for reducing tax liability and avoiding punitive action. According to CBI officials, the complainant had approached the agency after being pressured to pay a bribe for favorable treatment during a tax compliance investigation.
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Bribe Demand and Arrest Operation
The Superintendent, who holds a key enforcement position in the CGST department in Amroha, allegedly demanded money through an intermediary, identified as a tax advocate. Following standard protocol, the CBI laid a trap and caught the accused in the act while accepting the bribe.
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The arrests were carried out at a location where the exchange was scheduled. Electronic and physical evidence, including bribe money and mobile devices, were seized during the operation. The accused are currently in custody and will be presented before a competent court in Delhi.
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CBI Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive
This case is part of a broader initiative by the CBI to root out corruption in revenue departments across India. In recent months, the agency has intensified surveillance and complaint redressal mechanisms to identify systemic bribery patterns. The arrest of a CGST officer highlights ongoing concerns regarding unethical practices in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax regime.
Further investigations are underway to uncover any larger network or additional officials involved. The CBI has urged citizens to report similar incidents to help ensure greater transparency in public services.
About the Author – Anirudh Mittal is a B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, with a keen interest in corporate law and tech-driven legal change.