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.
