The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent and an Inspector of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Giridih, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving the resolution of an Input Tax Credit (ITC) mismatch issue. The arrests were made following a trap operation conducted by the agency after receiving a complaint regarding the alleged demand for illegal gratification.
According to the CBI’s press release issued on May 20, 2026, the agency registered a case on the same day based on allegations made by a complainant against the two CGST officials. The complaint alleged that the accused officers demanded an undue advantage of ₹90,000 in exchange for resolving the complainant’s ITC mismatch issue under the GST framework.
The complainant further alleged that the officials not only demanded the money but also threatened coercive action in case the amount was not paid. Specifically, it was alleged that the officers warned that the complainant’s GST registration number could be blocked if the payment was not made. Such allegations, if established, could raise serious concerns regarding misuse of official authority and coercive practices within tax administration.
Acting upon the complaint, the CBI initiated verification and subsequently laid a trap operation. During the operation, the agency allegedly caught the Superintendent and Inspector red-handed while accepting ₹50,000 from the complainant as part payment of the allegedly demanded bribe amount. The amount represented the first installment against the total alleged demand of ₹90,000.
Following the arrests, the CBI conducted searches at the office premises and residential locations linked to the accused public servants. The purpose of these searches is generally to gather further documentary evidence and identify any additional material relevant to the investigation.
The arrested officials are expected to be produced before the competent court in Dhanbad. The CBI has stated that the investigation remains ongoing and further aspects of the matter are being examined.
The case once again highlights the continuing scrutiny surrounding corruption allegations in tax administration and the role of investigative agencies in handling complaints involving alleged abuse of public office. It also comes at a time when GST compliance issues, including ITC mismatches and reconciliation disputes, continue to affect businesses, making transparency and accountability in tax administration a significant concern for taxpayers.
As the investigation proceeds, additional facts and evidence may emerge regarding the alleged demand, the circumstances surrounding the complaint, and whether any wider irregularities are involved.
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