CBI arrests man for duping loan applicants by posing as Animal Husbandry Department official
By claiming to be an AHIDF official and discussing loan application details, he was obtaining money from many applicants daily.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Head Constable of the Delhi Police while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh from a complainant, agency sources said.
The central probe agency registered a case on Monday against the accused Head Constable, posted at Ashok Vihar police station, and another unknown person.
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According to the complaint, a Sub-Inspector and the Head Constable had demanded ₹3 lakh from the complainant in exchange for not registering a First Information Report (FIR) against him.
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After negotiations, the accused agreed to accept ₹2 lakh to close a complaint pending against the complainant.
The Head Constable allegedly instructed the complainant to pay him ₹1 lakh on Monday. Acting on this input, the CBI laid a trap and caught him red-handed while accepting the bribe.
Further investigation is underway, with sleuths gathering more details.
The agency said this stern action against a public servant underscores its commitment to curbing corruption. It also urged citizens to report any such instances without hesitation.
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