Jaipur: Rajasthan Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested an Enforcement Officer (EO) of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and his affiliate in Jaipur for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹15 lakh.
The EO, Naval Kishore Meena, and his affiliate, Babulal Meena, have been arrested red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) whereas allegedly searching for a bribe from a complainant.
The complainant had alleged that the EO was demanding a bribe of ₹17 lakh in return for not arresting him in a chit-fund case.
Further Director Common of Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hemant Priyadarshi (Appearing Director Common) stated, ”A criticism was given by the complainant to the Jaipur Nagar III unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Workplace, Imphal, Manipur, in lieu of not attaching the property and never arresting Naval Kishore Meena to settle the case registered in opposition to him within the chit fund case. Officer (EO) Sub Zone Workplace, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Imphal, Manipur is being harassed by demanding a bribe quantity of ₹17 lakh.”
ACB lay a lure
The ACB verified the criticism and laid a lure to catch the EO and his affiliate. The 2 males have been arrested whereas allegedly taking a bribe of ₹15 lakh from the complainant. ”The EO and his affiliate are being interrogated by the ACB. A case has been registered in opposition to them underneath the Prevention of Corruption Act,” added the official.
Additional investigation is underway and extra data awaited.
(With inputs from ANI)
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