CBI Investigates ₹15 Lakh Bribery Case Involving CGST Official in Mumbai
CBI books 3, including CGST official, in ₹15 lakh bribery case
Hindustan Times
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged M Sharma, a Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) superintendent in Mumbai, for allegedly accepting a ₹15 lakh bribe from a private firm owner to influence a departmental probe. This case highlights ongoing corruption issues within the CGST Thane Rural Division.
- 01CBI has booked M Sharma, a CGST superintendent, for accepting a ₹15 lakh bribe.
- 02The bribe was allegedly paid to dilute a departmental investigation against a private firm.
- 03The case was initiated based on a complaint from a Thane resident.
- 04Audio and video evidence supported the allegations of bribery.
- 05The investigation reveals a broader network of corruption within the CGST Thane Rural Division.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed charges against M Sharma, a superintendent of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department in Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) from U Kalshetty, the owner of a private firm. This incident reportedly took place on August 2, 2025, as part of a scheme to influence a departmental investigation against Kalshetty's firm. The CBI's case was registered following a complaint from a Thane resident, which included audio and video evidence of the bribery. The complaint suggested that a significant network of corruption and black-money operations was active within the CGST Thane Rural Division, involving municipal contractors in areas like Badlapur, Ambernath, Kalyan, and Ulhasnagar. The CBI's preliminary inquiry confirmed the allegations, leading to the booking of Sharma and two accomplices under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related laws.
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This case underscores the ongoing issues of corruption within the CGST, potentially affecting the integrity of tax administration and public trust.
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