The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested a superintendent posted in the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department in Meerut and a computer operator attached to his office for allegedly demanding and accepting a ₹6,000 bribe to process a GST revocation matter linked to a local business establishment, officials said.
The accused were identified as Sanjay Meena, superintendent at the CGST office, Range-I, Meerut, and Yash Sharma.
The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Rohit Pal, proprietor of RP Wedding Studio, who alleged that officials in the CGST Range-I office in Meerut sought illegal gratification for revoking a show-cause notice related to his GST registration matter, senior officials said in a press note.
In his complaint submitted to the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch in Ghaziabad, Pal stated that superintendent Sanjay Meena had issued a show-cause notice on March 30, 2026, regarding his revocation application dated March 14. He claimed that all required documents were uploaded on April 7 and that he repeatedly visited the CGST office for disposal of the matter. During these visits, he alleged, computer operator Yash Sharma demanded ₹6,000 to settle the case and facilitate revocation of the notice.
The CBI said it discreetly verified the allegations and found prima facie evidence disclosing cognisable offences under Section 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018. Following the verification, the agency registered a case against Yash Sharma, described in the FIR as personal assistant/computer operator to the CGST superintendent, and entrusted the investigation to inspector Rishabh Raj.
{{/usCountry}}The CBI said it discreetly verified the allegations and found prima facie evidence disclosing cognisable offences under Section 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018. Following the verification, the agency registered a case against Yash Sharma, described in the FIR as personal assistant/computer operator to the CGST superintendent, and entrusted the investigation to inspector Rishabh Raj.
{{/usCountry}}Officials said the CBI later laid a trap and caught Yash Sharma red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting the bribe on behalf of superintendent Sanjay Meena. Both accused were subsequently arrested.
The agency said further investigation into the bribery allegations and the possible role of other officials is underway.