The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two accused including Superintendent of CGST, Amroha (UP) and a Tax Advocate while accepting illegal gratification of Rs. 1,00,000/- (as the 1st installment of demanded undue advantage of Rs. 4 Lakh) from the complainant.

A case was registered by CBI on 09.06.2025 on the basis of a complaint against the two said accused. The Complainant controls the business affairs of his family concern private company. The allegation in the complaint was that the accused Superintendent had issued penalty notice to the complainant’s family concern private company  on account of non-filing of GST returns. It was alleged that both accused had demanded undue advantage of Rs. 4 lakh from the complainant for waiving off penalty on the private company.

The Accused is posted as Superintendent, CGST, Gajrola having additional charge of Superintendent, CGST, Amroha. The Tax Advocate was representing the Complainant. However, the Tax  Advocate entered into conspiracy with Superintendent, CGST, Amroha and pressurized the complainant to deliver the demand of undue advantage of Rs. 4 Lakh to the accused Superintendent.

CBI laid a trap and caught both the accused red-handed.

Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused at Amroha and Gajrola, UP.

Investigation is continuing.

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Mariya Paliwala
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