CGST Superintendent arrested in bribery case
A Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Superintendent was arrested by the CBI in Vijayawada for allegedly demanding a bribe from a rice mill owner. The official was caught accepting an initial payment to avoid issuing a tax liability notice.
Why it matters
This case underscores ongoing efforts by anti-corruption agencies to curb bribery within government tax departments.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Visakhapatnam, arrested a Superintendent of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) stationed in Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe.
According to a press release from the CBI, a case was registered on Monday (August 10, 2026) following a complaint from the proprietor of M/s. Tapaswi Rice Mill, located in Chandragudem, Mylavaram. The complainant alleged that the accused official demanded a total bribe of ₹1.5 lakh to refrain from issuing a demand notice regarding a tax liability and to close the matter.
Acting on the complaint, a CBI trap was laid on Monday, during which the officer was caught red-handed while accepting an initial instalment of ₹50,000. The tainted money was recovered from the spot during the trap proceedings.
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