GST Official and Aide Arrested for Bribery in Navi Mumbai
GST officer, aide arrested for taking Rs 9,000 bribe in Navi Mumbai
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A Goods and Services Tax (GST) officer, Amit Bhanudas Giri, and his aide, Vaishali Vasant Kadam, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Navi Mumbai for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹9,000 from a software developer. The bribe was demanded to resolve issues related to tax notices.
- 01A GST officer and his aide were arrested for bribery.
- 02The bribe amount was ₹9,000.
- 03The officer demanded ₹10,000 to settle tax-related notices.
- 04The arrest was made by the Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing corruption issues in tax administration.
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The Navi Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Amit Bhanudas Giri, a 45-year-old Goods and Services Tax (GST) officer, along with his aide Vaishali Vasant Kadam, aged 39, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹9,000 from a software developer. The incident occurred after the complainant received show-cause notices regarding his Profession Tax Enrollment Certificate (PTEC) and Profession Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC). During a meeting at the GST office, Giri reportedly demanded ₹10,000 to resolve these issues. He was caught in the act of accepting the bribe in his cabin, leading to both arrests. This case underscores the persistent corruption challenges within tax administration in India.
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This incident raises concerns about corruption in local tax administration, potentially affecting how businesses interact with tax officials.
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