Central Bureau of Investigation vs Rajesh Kumar

The CBI arrested Rajesh Kumar, a Superintendent in the Preventive Branch of CGST in Bhopal, for allegedly demanding and accepting a monthly bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a scrap trader to avoid disruption of business. Subsequent searches at his residences in Bhopal and Kanpur resulted in the recovery of Rs 72.50 lakh in cash and documents pertaining to immovable property.

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News12 Oct 2026

CBI Catches CGST Superintendent Taking ₹2 Lakh Bribe In Bhopal, Recovers ₹72.50 Lakh Cash During Searches

The CBI arrested CGST superintendent Rajesh Kumar in Bhopal for allegedly accepting a ₹2 lakh bribe from a scrap dealer. The officer reportedly demanded monthly payments to avoid disrupting the business. Searches at premises in Bhopal and Kanpur yielded ₹72.50 lakh cash and documents relating to immovable properties, officials said.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The CBI arrested a tax official for allegedly taking a bribe and found large amounts of hidden cash.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, and Rajesh Kumar is the accused CGST Superintendent.
When:: Reported on 12 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The accused is charged with demanding a bribe to perform official duties.
What it means:: The agency has started a formal investigation into the accused and the discovered money.

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Arrest11 Oct 2026

CBI nabbed CGST Superintendent in Bhopal for accepting a bribe of Rs 200,000; Rs 72.50 lakh found during house searches

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a government official for allegedly taking illegal money.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, and Rajesh Kumar is the accused superintendent.
When:: Reported on 11 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The official is accused of accepting a bribe and was found with a large amount of cash.
What it means:: The agency will continue its investigation into the bribery accusation involving the superintendent.

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News11 Oct 2026

CBI arrests CGST superintendent in Bhopal for ‘demanding Rs 2 lakh monthly bribe’

New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) The CBI has arrested a superintendent of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) in Bhopal for allegedly demanding a monthly bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a scrap trader in exchange for not intercepting his vehicles, officials said on Sunday. ]

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a government official for allegedly asking for regular illegal payments.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency investigating. Rajesh Kumar is the accused CGST superintendent.
When:: Reported on 11 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: He is accused of demanding a monthly bribe of 2 lakh rupees.
What it means:: The official is now in custody as the investigation into these corruption allegations continues.

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CBI Catches CGST Superintendent Taking ₹2 Lakh Bribe In Bhopal, Recovers ₹72.50 Lakh Cash During Searches

CBI nabbed CGST Superintendent in Bhopal for accepting a bribe of Rs 200,000; Rs 72.50 lakh found during house searches

CBI arrests CGST superintendent in Bhopal for ‘demanding Rs 2 lakh monthly bribe’