IMPHAL / CHAMPHAI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Imphal, has registered a criminal case against three officials formerly posted at the Customs Preventive Force (CPF) in Champhai, Mizoram. The officials are accused of criminal conspiracy, misappropriating government funds to the tune of ₹1.42 crore, and demanding bribes.
The FIR (RC0212026A0002) was registered on February 3, 2026, following a formal complaint from the Additional Commissioner of Central GST, Guwahati.
The Accused Officials
The CBI has named the following individuals as the primary suspects in the scam:
- Shri Tuanzakhup: The then Superintendent, Custom Preventive Force, Champhai.
- Shri Mohan Singh: The then Inspector, Custom Preventive Force, Champhai.
- Shri Sahil Kumar Sinha: The then Inspector, Custom Preventive Force, Champhai.
- Unknown others.
A Pattern of Corruption (2022–2023)
The investigation covers a “check period” from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. The allegations suggest a deep-rooted organized pattern of corruption within the Champhai Customs unit:
- Financial Misappropriation: All three named officers are accused of misappropriating ₹1.42 crore.
- Godown Shortages: The internal enquiry revealed a significant shortage of seized goods stored at the department’s godowns in Champhai.
- Direct Bribery: Specifically, Inspector Mohan Singh is alleged to have demanded and accepted illegal gratification (bribes) during his tenure.
Legal Framework and Authorization
The case was initiated after Shri Hemanga Phukon, Additional Commissioner of CGST Guwahati, obtained mandatory approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act on November 24, 2025. This section is a prerequisite for investigating public servants for decisions taken in their official capacity.
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The FIR invokes several serious legal provisions:
- PC Act, 1988 (Amended 2018): Section 7 (Public servant being bribed) and Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(a) (Criminal misconduct).
- Indian Penal Code (IPC): Section 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) and Section 409 (Criminal Breach of Trust by a public servant).
Investigation Underway
The CBI has officially entrusted the investigation to Shri Mohinder Ram, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP), CBI ACB Imphal. The agency is expected to scrutinize godown records, seizure memos, and financial transactions to trace the missing funds and goods.
The FIR was authorized and dispatched to the relevant court by Sunil Kumar Kesla, DSP, CBI ACB Imphal
