CBI nabs 2 in a reverse trap case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said they had arrested two people for offering and paying a bribe of Rs 22 lakh to a Superintendent of the GST Intelligence Directorate. A senior CBI official said the accused were identified as Ram Sevak Singh and Sachin Kumar Gupta. "The case began when the GST Superintendent, who was conducting a probe into alleged tax evasion by several online companies, was approached by the accused. They allegedly offered him the bribe in exchange for favours in the ongoing investigation," said the official.

"Demonstrating exemplary integrity, the officer immediately rejected the illicit offer and reported the matter to the CBI. The CBI devised a meticulous "reverse trap" operation—a strategy where the complainant official acts as the bait to catch the bribe-givers red-handed," said the official.

Following the arrests, the CBI initiated extensive searches at multiple locations linked to the accused in Delhi and other cities. These raids are aimed at gathering further evidence related to the bribery attempt and the larger tax evasion case that prompted it. This operation highlights a growing trend of using reverse traps to target corruption at its source—the bribe-givers. It also serves as a strong warning that attempts to subvert the law by bribing public servants will be met with strict legal action

(Crime Correspondent)