A chief commercial inspector of the South Eastern Railway was arrested by the CBI in Ranchi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the railway sector.
Key Points
- CBI arrests a chief commercial inspector (CCI) in Ranchi for alleged bribery.
- The railway official allegedly demanded a bribe of 10% of pending bills for clearance.
- The CBI caught the accused red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
- Searches were conducted at the official's office and residence as part of the investigation.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended a chief commercial inspector (CCI) of the South Eastern Railway in Ranchi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant, a statement said on Wednesday.
The CBI registered a case against the accused on allegations that the chief commercial inspector demanded a bribe of 10 per cent of the complainant's pending bills amounting to approximately Rs 8.7 lakh for clearing those, it stated.
Details of the Arrest
"The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting a negotiated bribe amount of Rs 50,000 as the first instalment from the complainant. A search was conducted at the office and residential premises of the accused," the release said, adding further investigation was underway.
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