CBI Arrests CGHS Officials in Bribery Scheme
CBI arrests CGHS additional director, aide in bribery case
The Economic Times
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Natasha Verma, the Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and her Private Assistant for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) to facilitate a staff transfer. The arrests follow a CBI operation that caught the duo in the act.
- 01CBI arrests Natasha Verma, Additional Director of CGHS, and her aide.
- 02They allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹80,000 for a staff transfer.
- 03The CBI caught them accepting ₹50,000 during a sting operation.
- 04The incident highlights ongoing corruption issues within government health services.
- 05Both individuals are now facing legal action for their involvement.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Natasha Verma, the Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, along with her Private Assistant, in connection with a bribery case. The CBI initiated the investigation after receiving complaints that Verma was demanding a bribe of ₹80,000 (approximately $960 USD) to facilitate the transfer of a CGHS staff member from Moradabad to Meerut. During a sting operation, both the Additional Director and her aide were caught accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) from the complainant. This incident underscores the persistent issue of corruption within government health services in India, prompting further scrutiny and legal action against the accused.
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The arrests may deter similar corrupt practices within government health services, promoting accountability.
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