CBI vs GST Intelligence Officer — Bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a corruption case against a senior intelligence officer of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence for allegedly demanding a one crore rupee bribe from a Mysuru businessman. As reported on 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the officer for simultaneously challenging his arrest and seeking bail without making adequate disclosures regarding the legal proceedings in those matters. The case is under investigation as of 17 October 2026.
