Corruption Crackdown in Jind: GST Officer ETO Divesh Sahu and CA Ajay Sharma Arrested by Vigilance Team While Accepting Rs 3 Lakh Bribe
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In a major anti-corruption breakthrough highlighting administrative accountability, the vigilance wing of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) successfully arrested a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) alongside a Chartered Accountant while they were caught red-handed accepting a substantial bribe. The high-profile operation unfolded in Jind, Haryana, sending shockwaves through local business and tax administration circles. The swift enforcement action underscores the authorities' zero-tolerance policy toward extortion and corrupt practices within regulatory departments.
Extortion Over a Bogus Tax Evasion Notice of Rs 75 Lakh
The corruption case came to light when the complainant, Aman Redhu, a resident of Igraah and owner of a local business firm, was slapped with an alarming tax evasion notice alleging outstanding dues of approximately Rs 75 lakh. To settle the looming tax liability, close the case file, and prevent any further punitive legal proceedings, the accused officials allegedly demanded a massive bribe of Rs 5 lakh. Following negotiations, an initial installment of Rs 3 lakh was scheduled to be handed over on Thursday, with the remaining balance to be cleared at a later date. Disturbed by the corrupt demands, the businessman promptly approached the Jind Anti-Corruption Bureau to lodge a formal complaint.
Simultaneous Raids and Arrests Across Jind Offices
Acting swiftly on the actionable intelligence provided by the victim, ACB teams laid a meticulously planned trap. On Thursday, Chartered Accountant Ajay Sharma was nabbed directly at his Bhiwani Road office while in the possession of the Rs 3 lakh bribe money. Following his interrogation and disclosure, the vigilance team moved quickly to apprehend the second accused, GST ETO Divesh Sahu, directly from his official workplace. Both individuals are currently in custody facing rigorous legal interrogation, and further investigations are underway to uncover potential wider nexus networks within the local taxation department.
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