New Delhi, June 2 : In connection with an ongoing bribery investigation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recovered around 3.5 kg of gold, 2 kg of silver, and approximately ₹1 crore in cash during searches conducted at multiple locations linked to two accused individuals, including a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2007 batch.
The officer, currently serving as Additional Director General at the Directorate of Taxpayer Services, CR Building, ITO, New Delhi, was arrested alongside a private individual for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹45 lakh. The CBI stated that the public servant threatened the complainant with legal action and harassment unless the bribe was paid.
A trap was laid, leading to the private individual being caught red-handed while accepting ₹25 lakh on behalf of the IRS officer at the latter’s residence in Mohali. The officer was subsequently apprehended from his residence in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
During the raids, CBI recovered documents related to a bank locker, 25 bank accounts, and various immovable properties in Delhi, Mumbai, and Punjab. The total value of the assets is still being assessed.
Both accused were presented before the designated court on June 1 and have been remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Further investigation is underway.
