The Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) has arrested five individuals, including the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax for Patna and Dhanbad, in connection with a bribery case involving illegal gratification of Rs 10 lakh.
The arrest took place during the exchange of the bribe, which was allegedly accepted from various Income Tax assessees under the jurisdiction of the arrested official.
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The CBI registered the case based on credible information that the Principal Commissioner was abusing his official position to demand and accept bribes in exchange for providing undue benefits to certain taxpayers. It is alleged that several intermediaries acted on behalf of the Principal Commissioner to facilitate the illegal transactions.
In connection with the case, the CBI has launched extensive searches across 21 locations in Patna, Dhanbad, and Noida (U.P). These searches have led to the recovery of incriminating documents and other items, further supporting the allegations against the accused.
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All five accused are scheduled to be presented before the Special CBI Court in Patna on August 28, 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and the CBI is expected to uncover more details as the case progresses.
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