CBI arrests I-T inspector, middleman while accepting ₹70,000 bribe
The accused IT inspector allegedly demanded ₹5 lakh from the complainant for not taking action against the complaints received and not raiding his mobile phone shop located in Eluru. When the complainant expressed inability to pay ₹5 lakh, the inspector through the middleman agreed for ₹1.20 lakh.
The accused would be produced in the Special Judge Court for CBI Cases, Vijayawada, the CBI said in a release.
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