Face2News/Mumbai

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Sub –Inspector of RPF, Mumbai while accepting a bribe of Rs. 70,000/- from the complainant.

CBI registered a case on a complaint against Sub-Inspector of Railway Protection Force (RPF) posted at Outpost Uran, RPF Thana, Navi Mumbai on allegations that accused demanded a bribe of Rs. 70,000/- in lieu of release of his trailer. The complainant had filed an application before the Railway Court for releasing his seized trailer, which is fixed for hearing on 20.07.2024. The accused allegedly threatened the complainant that he would not release the trailer even after Court order, if complainant does not pay bribe.

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs. 70,000/- from the complainant. Accused was arrested by CBI on 16.07.2024 and has been produced before the competent Court. The arrested accused has been remanded to Police Custody up to 19/07/2024 by the Court.

CBI conducted searches at the residential premises of accused at Kalyan, Thane Dist. Maharashtra. Investigation is continuing.