The accused have been identified as Mukeshkumar Manbodh Kumar, serving as a Superintendent of CGST in Rajkot, and Akash Kaloliya, a private tax consultant who acted as an intermediary in the illegal transaction. The operation was executed on April 28 at the Creative Complex located near the Rajkot bus station, following a formal complaint lodged by a citizen who refused to comply with the unlawful demand.
According to officials, the case originated when the CGST Superintendent allegedly demanded Rs 25 lakh from the complainant to resolve an ongoing inquiry related to unpaid Goods and Services Tax and the creation of fraudulent invoices. After negotiations between the parties, the bribe amount was reduced and finalized at Rs 20 lakh. The official instructed the complainant to deliver the cash to Kaloliya, who was facilitating the transaction as a middleman.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau formed a trap team under the supervision of Assistant Director JD Mewada and Deputy Director Baldevsinh Vaghela. The operation was led by Inspector AA Khokhar, who successfully intercepted the transaction at the designated location. The entire bribe amount of Rs 20 lakh was recovered on the spot, and both accused individuals were immediately taken into custody.
Authorities confirmed that both the CGST official and the consultant have been formally charged under the relevant legal provisions pertaining to corruption and bribery. The case underscores the continued vigilance of enforcement agencies in addressing corruption within public institutions and reinforces the importance of citizen cooperation in exposing illegal practices.
The incident highlights a broader concern regarding integrity within revenue administration and sends a strong message about accountability and enforcement against corrupt practices in government systems
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