CBI arrests an Customs Department Appraiser in a Bribery

CBI - Customs Department - Appraiser - Bribery - taxscan

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Appraiser, Customs Departments, IGI Airport, New Delhi and his Associate (CHA) in a bribery case of Rs.One Lakh.

A case was registered on complaint against the accused on the allegations that the Appraiser, Customs, IGI Airport, New Delhi demanded an illegal gratification of Rs. 1,40,000/- from the Complainant for clearance of his shipment. It was also alleged that the Complainant was exporting batteries to South Africa. 

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused while accepting bribe of Rs.1,00,000/-. Searches are being conducted at the office & residential premises of both the accused.

The arrested accused will be produced before the Competent Court at Delhi.

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