A central excise Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Inspector was arrested by the Anti- Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday for accepting bribe of Rs. one lakh from a businessman, Business standard reported.
The Inspector accepted bribe from a Businessman in Alwar District in Rajasthan, ABC official said.
The accused officer, Shayar Singh, had demanded Rs 4 lakh as a bribe from complainant Lokpal Saini for not taking action against him related to his GST evasion. The deal was settled at Rs 3 lakh, the officer said.
A case was registered against Singh under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and further investigation is on in the matter, police said.
