JODHPUR – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jodhpur has registered a fresh case against a Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) official for allegedly amassing assets worth over ₹61.8 lakh beyond his known legal sources of income. The official, currently an Inspector with CGST Delhi South, reportedly acquired several high-value residential plots in Jaipur during a four-year window.
The Investigation: Assets Outpace Income by 46%
The First Information Report (FIR), filed on February 10, 2026, follows a detailed financial scrutiny of the accused, Shri Ankit Aswal, covering the “check period” from January 1, 2020, to January 18, 2024.
According to the CBI’s findings, Aswal’s total legal income during this period—including salary, property sales, and bank loans—amounted to ₹1,32,18,107. However, his total expenditure and asset acquisitions were found to be ₹1,93,98,911.11. This creates a discrepancy of ₹61,80,804.11, meaning his assets are disproportionate to his income by approximately 46.76%.
Connection to 2024 Bribery Trap
The roots of the current investigation lie in a previous corruption case (RC JDH 2024 A 0001) registered against Aswal and others. That case stemmed from a successful trap operation involving allegations of bribery. It was during the subsequent searches of Aswal’s residential premises and the scrutiny of seized documents that the agency uncovered evidence of his vast, unexplained wealth.
Career Profile and Legal Charges
Ankit Aswal joined the department on December 31, 2012, as an Inspector in the Surat-II Commissionerate. Over the years, he has served in various strategic positions, including:
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- Inspector, Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Jaipur.
- Inspector, CGST Delhi.
- Inspector, Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Jaipur.
The current case has been registered under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), which targets public servants who intentionally enrich themselves illicitly. Dy. SP U.K. Sharma has been entrusted with the ongoing investigation.
