CHANDIGARH/ROHTAK – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a regular case against three officials of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) office in Rohtak for allegedly conspiring to solicit a bribe of ₹60 lakh from a private businessman.
The Accused
The officials booked by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in Chandigarh are:
- Shri Hansraj, Superintendent, CGST Rohtak.
- Shri Anil Kumar, Superintendent, CGST Rohtak.
- Shri Akhil Ahlawat, Inspector, CGST Rohtak.
Background of the Case
The action follows a written complaint filed on March 14, 2026, by Shri Rajesh Kumar, Director of M/s Indglobe Power Booster Private Limited based in Jind, Haryana. According to the complaint, a CGST team conducted a search at the company’s premises on March 12, 2026.
During the search, the accused officials allegedly threatened the director with a tax liability and penalty amounting to approximately ₹1 crore. They reportedly proposed to “settle” the matter for a total of ₹60 lakh, which was to include both the official tax settlement and their personal “share” or bribe.
Allegations of Coercion and Part-Payment
The complainant alleged that he was coerced into paying an initial installment of ₹20 lakh during and immediately after the search proceedings. Specifically, ₹8 lakh was allegedly paid on the morning of March 13, and the remaining ₹12 lakh was delivered to Superintendent Anil Kumar through the complainant’s brother later that evening.
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CBI Verification and Registration
Upon receiving the complaint, the CBI conducted a discreet verification. During this process, conversations were recorded on March 16, 2026, in which the accused officials reportedly assessed the company’s actual tax liability at approximately ₹10.52 lakh while continuing to demand an additional ₹24 lakh as a bribe to finalize the settlement. The recorded evidence also indicated that the officials acknowledged receiving the previous ₹20 lakh payment.
The CBI has officially registered the FIR under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (Criminal Conspiracy) and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Demand of undue advantage). Inspector Pawan Kumar has been appointed to lead the investigation.