Delhi Police Arrest Two for Demanding ₹50,000 Bribe to Revoke GST Suspension
New Delhi: The Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly demanding a ₹50,000 bribe from a businessman in exchange for revoking the suspension of his Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration. The Delhi Police GST bribe arrest followed a complaint filed by the victim, leading to a carefully executed police operation.
According to officials, the complainant, a local businessman, had his GST registration suspended. When he approached the accused for assistance, they allegedly assured him that they could have his registration reinstated if he paid them ₹50,000. Suspicious of their intentions, the businessman reported the matter to the authorities.
Police Sting Operation and Legal Action
The police, acting on the complaint, set up a sting operation to catch the accused in the act. During the operation, the suspects were caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. They were immediately taken into custody, and the money was recovered as evidence.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The police are now investigating whether the accused were part of a larger network engaged in similar fraudulent activities. Authorities have also urged other businesses to remain vigilant and report any such incidents of corruption.
Officials have reiterated that GST-related grievances should be addressed only through legitimate government channels and that no middlemen or unauthorised individuals can influence tax-related decisions. Legal action will be taken against those involved in bribery and corruption.
Further investigations are underway to determine if more individuals were involved in this scheme. Meanwhile, the arrested individuals are being processed for legal proceedings, and the authorities continue their efforts to crack down on corruption in financial and tax-related matters.
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