CBI Nabs Customs Officer for Accepting Rs. 10.20 Lakh Bribe to Clear Cargo Consignments
CBI arrests Customs officer at Sahar Air Cargo for accepting ₹10.20 lakh bribe to clear imported consignments.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Superintendent of Customs posted at Sahar Air Cargo Complex in Mumbai for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10.20 lakh. The bribe was reportedly demanded from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm in exchange for clearing imported cargo consignments. According to the CBI, a complaint was received stating that the accused officer...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Superintendent of Customs posted at Sahar Air Cargo Complex in Mumbai for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10.20 lakh. The bribe was reportedly demanded from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm in exchange for clearing imported cargo consignments.
According to the CBI, a complaint was received stating that the accused officer was demanding illegal payments to release shipments. The complainant claimed the officer was charging Rs. 10 per kilogram of imported cargo as a bribe, not just for himself but also on behalf of his senior officers. It was also alleged that the officer had warned that consignments would be held up if the bribe was not paid.
The CBI carried out verification between July 25 and August 1, 2025. Independent witnesses were used during the process. The investigation revealed that the officer had demanded Rs. 6 lakh for consignments already cleared, out of which Rs. 5.8 lakh was allegedly meant for his seniors and Rs. 20,000 for himself. He had demanded Rs. 10 lakh to release a shipment currently on hold and expected further bribes for future consignments.
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Evidence collected during the investigation included recorded conversations and supporting documents that confirmed the officer’s repeated demands for bribes.
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Based on this evidence, the CBI laid a trap. On August 2, 2025, the officer was caught red-handed while accepting Rs. 10.20 lakh in cash from the complainant. The CBI team arrested the officer on the spot and later produced him before a court.
The court has granted police custody of the accused until August 6, 2025, to allow further investigation into the case. The CBI has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and more details may emerge as it progresses.
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