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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended accused IDSE, EE, Garrison Engineer, GE, Ranchi for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.40,500/- from the complainant. 

A case was registered by CBI on 19.03.2025 against said IDSE, EE, Garrison Engineer, GE, Ranchi on allegations that accused demanded a bribe of Rs. 54,000/- i.e. 2% of pending bills from the complainant.

It was also alleged that the complainant's firm carried out civil work and submitted bills of Rs. 27,00,000/- (approx). The accused public servant allegedly kept the bills pending for extracting bribe amount of Rs. 54,000/- i.e. or approx. 2% of the bill amount. After negotiation, accused agreed to accept bribe of Rs. 40,500/- i.e. @ 1.5% of pending bills. 

CBI laid a trap and caught accused red-handed for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 40,500/- from the complainant. 

Searches are being conducted by CBI at the residential and official premises of the accused.