Mumbai: Customs Superintendent Arrested By CBI In Graft Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested superintendent of Customs, Kumar Saket, posted at courier cell, International Courier Terminal, Sahar, Andheri (East), for allegedly demanding a bribe from the complainant for clearing his import consignment.

According to sources, on July 16, a CBI received a complaint from a Satara resident, alleging that Saket demanded a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from the complainant for clearing his import consignment.

“The allegations mentioned in the complaint have been discretely verified, which reveals that Saket, after negotiation, agreed to accept a bribe of Rs80,000 from the complainant. The contents of complaint and verification conducted prima-facie disclose commission of an offence punishable under section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act,” said a CBI official.