In a significant anti-corruption action, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior official of the Income Tax Department in Odisha for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4,000.
The accused has been identified as Ramesh Mohanty, an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posted at the Income Tax Office in Charampa under Bhadrak district.
CBI Conducts Trap Operation
According to allegations, the official had demanded ₹4,000 from a complainant in exchange for deleting a duplicate PAN card entry from official records.
Following a complaint, the CBI initiated a trap operation to verify the allegations. During the operation, officials reportedly caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount.
The agency immediately took him into custody and began further legal proceedings.
Bribe Allegedly Sought for PAN Card-Related Work
Sources said the bribe was allegedly demanded to facilitate the deletion of a duplicate Permanent Account Number (PAN) card entry.
The complainant approached the CBI after reportedly being asked to pay money for the official work, leading to the successful trap operation.
Key Highlights
- Income Tax Department official arrested by the CBI.
- Accused identified as Ramesh Mohanty, ASO at Charampa Income Tax Office.
- Allegedly accepted a bribe of ₹4,000.
- Money was reportedly demanded for deleting a duplicate PAN card entry.
- CBI conducted a trap operation based on a complaint.
- Searches and investigations were carried out at the Income Tax Office.
Searches Conducted at Income Tax Office
After the arrest, CBI officials conducted searches and investigations at the Income Tax Office in Charampa as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Officials are examining relevant documents and records to determine whether additional irregularities are linked to the case.
Investigation Continues
The CBI has continued its investigation into the matter and is expected to gather further evidence related to the alleged bribery transaction.
More details are likely to emerge as the probe progresses.
