CBI vs. CGST Officer — Extortion and bribery case

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Arrest12 Oct 2026

CBI action: CGST officer arrested for taking a monthly bribe of two lakhs, Rs 72 lakh recovered from his premises

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The CBI arrested a CGST officer for allegedly taking bribes and recovered a large sum of cash.
Who:: The CBI is the agency that made the arrest, and the CGST officer is the accused person.
When:: Reported on 12 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The officer is accused of demanding a monthly bribe of two lakhs and taking illegal payments.
What it means:: The arrest puts the accused officer into custody while the agency investigates the bribery and extortion claims.

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News12 Oct 2026

Demand of Rs 2 lakh per month

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A tax official allegedly demanded monthly payments to refrain from taking action against a business.
Who:: The accused is a GST officer, while the CBI acts as the investigating agency in the Bhopal court.
When:: Reported on 12 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The officer is accused of extortion and bribery involving a recurring payment demand.
What it means:: The agency is actively investigating the claims against the officer to decide on the next legal steps.

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CBI action: CGST officer arrested for taking a monthly bribe of two lakhs, Rs 72 lakh recovered from his premises

Demand of Rs 2 lakh per month

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