Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a former Superintendent of GST, Bollineni Srinivasa Gandhi, on charges of corruption in Hyderabad.
Gandhi has been accused of buying cash to the tune of Rs 3.74 crores via unlawful means.
The CBI had registered a case in opposition to Gandhi and his spouse in July 2019 for allegedly siphoning off Rs 3,74,74,046 illicitly.
During the investigation, CBI issued notices below the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. However, the accused didn’t cooperate with the investigation and didn’t furnish requisite info and paperwork pertaining to the case.
It was additional alleged that the accused had influenced the witnesses and dissuaded them from becoming a member of the investigation and disclosing related information of the case.
Gandhi has additionally been accused of furnishing false and fabricated COVID-19 optimistic experiences within the title of his relations.
He was produced earlier than the competent court docket on Wednesday and was remanded to judicial custody until May 7.
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