CBI arrests an estate official from Chandigarh in a bribery case
The accused allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 lakhs in lieu of reducing the amount of Rs. 4-5 lakh of the complainant
New Delhi, July 25
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an estate official from Chandigarh in a bribery case.
The accused is dealing assistant at Estate Office in Chandigarh who demanded and accepted bribe of Rs 20,000/- from the complainant for offering favour to the complainant.
The CBI registered a case on a complaint against accused on allegations that complainant had received a notice from Housing Board regarding dues of Rs.5,50,000/- towards his booth (Kiosk) in Rehri Market, Sector 46, Chandigarh. It was further alleged that the complainant visited Estate Office, Chandigarh and met accused who informed the complainant that an amount of Rs.12.57 lakhs was due to be paid.
The accused allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 lakhs in lieu of reducing the amount of Rs. 4-5 lakh. After negotiation accused agreed to accept Rs.20,000/- as a bribe.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.20,000/- from the complainant.
The agency also conducted at the residential and official premises of the accused.
