IRS Officer Prabha Bhandari Caught in 70 Lakh Bribery Scandal; CBI Uncovers 1.6 Cr Cash
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News18•06-01-2026, 15:04
IRS Officer Prabha Bhandari Caught in 70 Lakh Bribery Scandal; CBI Uncovers 1.6 Cr Cash
- •Jhansi IRS Deputy Commissioner Prabha Bhandari arrested by CBI for taking a 70 lakh bribe, part of a 1.5 crore deal.
- •Two superintendents, Anil Kumar Tiwari and Ajay Kumar Sharma, firm owner Raju Magnani, and lawyer Naresh Kumar Gupta also apprehended.
- •Bribe was to settle a 13 crore tax irregularity case against Jai Durga Hardware firm in Jhokan Bagh, Jhansi.
- •CBI recovered 90 lakh cash, jewelry, and property documents during searches, bringing total cash recovery to 1.60 crore.
- •Investigations ongoing into disproportionate assets and benami properties in multiple cities; other CGST officers under suspicion.
Why It Matters: IRS officer's bribery arrest highlights corruption in public service and the importance of integrity.
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