On Camera, GST Officer Caught Taking Rs 8 Lakh Bribe In Bengaluru

A Central GST Superintendent was caught on camera allegedly accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe during a trap operation conducted by the Bengaluru City Lokayukta.The accused has been identified as Mohit Pratap Singh, Superintendent, Central GST, South Division-4, South Commissionerate. According to the Lokayukta, Singh allegedly demanded the bribe from a businessman in connection with pending Central GST dues and to close what was claimed to be a false complaint against him.Bribe Sought To Close ComplaintAccording to the Lokayukta, the complainant, Syed Zameer, alleged that Singh had demanded Rs 8 lakh to "close a false complaint" filed against him…