New Delhi, Sept 2
In a rare case of reverse trap, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two private persons while offering and paying a bribe amounting to Rs. 22 lakhs to a Superintendent in GST Intelligence.
The two accused are Ram Sevak Singh and Sachin Kumar Gupta.
According to the agency, the above-mentioned officer was approached by a few online companies to favour them in exchange for a bribe.
“The officer, who was conducting an inquiry into alleged tax evasion by several online companies, was approached to favour the firms in exchange for a bribe,” the CBI said in its press statement.
This successful operation highlights the crucial role of honest public servants in combating corruption. The public servants’ resolute commitment to their duty serves as an important example in the ongoing fight against corrupt practices.
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