CBI Arrests GST Officials in Bribery Case in Chennai
CBI nabs GST superintendent, inspector in bribery trap in Chennai
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Yellamilli Rinkesh, a superintendent, and Ramkesh Meena, an inspector of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Chennai, for accepting a bribe related to GST registration. The arrests followed a complaint and a successful trap operation by the CBI.
- 01CBI arrested two GST officials for bribery in Chennai.
- 02The superintendent demanded ₹30,000 but accepted ₹15,000.
- 03An inspector attempted to destroy evidence during the operation.
- 04Both officials are now in custody as investigations continue.
- 05The operation highlights ongoing corruption issues within tax departments.
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In Chennai, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Yellamilli Rinkesh, a superintendent, and Ramkesh Meena, an inspector of Goods and Services Tax (GST), for their involvement in a bribery case. The CBI acted on a complaint that Rinkesh demanded a bribe of ₹30,000 to facilitate GST registration. After negotiations, he agreed to accept ₹15,000. The CBI set up a trap and caught him accepting the bribe. During the operation, Meena attempted to destroy evidence by flushing it down a toilet, but officials recovered the amount. Both officials have been arrested, and further investigations are ongoing.
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This incident underscores the ongoing corruption issues within tax departments, affecting public trust in government institutions.
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