CBI Arrests Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam In A Bribery Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam, in a bribery case.

A Regular Case bearing RC No. RC0082026A0004 was registered on 31.03.2026 under Section 61(2) of the BNS read with Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) against Shri Shankar Parmar, Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam, and Shri Suresh Mansukhani (private person).

A complaint dated 30.01.2026 was received at CBI, ACB, Bhopal alleging demand of illegal gratification by CGST officials at Ratlam for not initiating GST proceedings against the complainant's firm. The complaint was verified, and during verification it was revealed that Shri Shankar Parmar had demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 lakhs through a middleman/private person.

The CBI laid a trap and apprehended Shri Shankar Parmar from the CGST Office, Ratlam, for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.5 lakhs through the middleman, Shri Suresh Mansukhani.
Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused persons. Investigation to ascertain the role of other persons is continuing.

The strict action by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against corrupt public servants underscores its firm commitment to curbing corruption. Citizens who come across instances of corruption or are subjected to demands for bribes by public officials are encouraged to report such matters. They may visit the Office of CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch, Char Imli, Bhopal or call on 0755-2430034 and mobile No. 9425600070 to lodge their complaints or share any relevant information.