The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a CGST Superintendent from Odisha’s Balasore district for allegedly accepting a bribe in connection with a GST refund-related matter.
The accused officer has been identified as Om Prakash Nayak. He was reportedly caught red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹50,000 as part of a bribery transaction.
Alleged Bribe Linked to GST Refund Process
According to preliminary information, a private organisation was expecting a GST refund amount of nearly ₹16 lakh. It was alleged that the accused officer had demanded around ₹80,000 from the organisation for processing or facilitating the refund-related work.
CBI officials reportedly laid a trap after receiving complaints regarding the alleged demand for money.
During the operation, the officer was allegedly caught while accepting ₹50,000, following which he was immediately detained by the investigating agency.
Multiple Complaints Against Officer
Sources said the accused officer had earlier faced multiple complaints related to alleged bribery and corruption activities.
Investigators are now examining additional allegations linked to his official conduct and financial dealings.
Officials stated that the investigation may also focus on:
- Property and asset details
- Financial transactions
- Previous corruption-related complaints
- Possible links to other bribery cases
Officer Taken to Bhubaneswar for Further Investigation
After the arrest operation, the accused officer was reportedly taken to Bhubaneswar for further questioning and investigation.
CBI officials are expected to continue interrogating the officer as part of the ongoing probe into the alleged corruption case.
Investigation Underway
The agency is continuing its investigation to determine whether more individuals were involved in the alleged bribery network.
Further details are expected to emerge after verification of documents, financial records, and property-related information linked to the accused official.
