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CBI Arrests Chartered Accountant for Bribery in Canara Bank Stock Audit Case
CBI Arrests Chartered Accountant for Accepting Bribe in Canara Bank Stock Audit Scam
CBI Arrests Chartered Accountant for Accepting Bribe in Canara Bank Stock Audit Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Chartered Accountant (CA) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from a complainant. The case involves allegations that the accused, an empanelled Chartered Accountant of Canara Bank, demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 Lakh in exchange for providing a favorable stock audit report to the complainant’s firm, which deals in Art work. The accused was caught accepting the bribe of Rs.50,000 in a trap laid by the CBI, and searches were conducted at the accused’s premises in Chandigarh. The arrested accused was produced in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Chandigarh, and was remanded to 14 days Judicial Custody.
Key Takeaways:
1. The CBI arrested a Chartered Accountant for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from a complainant.
2. The accused, an empanelled Chartered Accountant of Canara Bank, allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 Lakh in exchange for providing a favorable stock audit report to the complainant’s firm.
3. The accused was caught accepting the bribe of Rs.50,000 in a trap laid by the CBI, and searches were conducted at the accused’s premises in Chandigarh.
4. The arrested accused was remanded to 14 days Judicial Custody after being produced in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Chandigarh.
Synopsis:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Chartered Accountant (CA) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.50,000 from a complainant. The case involves allegations that the accused, an empanelled Chartered Accountant of Canara Bank, demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 Lakh in exchange for providing a favorable stock audit report to the complainant’s firm, which deals in Art work. The bribe was allegedly negotiated, and the accused agreed to accept Rs.50,000 as bribe and asked the complainant to deposit the remaining Rs.One Lakh in his account. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused while accepting the bribe of Rs.50,000. Searches were conducted at the premises of the accused in Chandigarh. The arrested accused was produced in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Chandigarh, and was remanded to 14 days Judicial Custody.
This case involves serious allegations of bribery and misuse of authority by an empanelled Chartered Accountant of Canara Bank. The CBI’s swift action in laying a trap and apprehending the accused demonstrates a proactive approach to combating corruption and upholding the rule of law.
FAQ
Q1: What was the alleged demand and acceptance of the bribe by the Chartered Accountant?
A1: The accused demanded a bribe of Rs.1.50 Lakh in exchange for providing a favorable stock audit report to the complainant’s firm, which deals in Art work. The accused agreed to accept Rs.50,000 as bribe and asked the complainant to deposit the remaining Rs.One Lakh in his account.
Q2: What actions were taken by the CBI in response to the alleged bribery?
A2: The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused while accepting the bribe of Rs.50,000. Searches were also conducted at the premises of the accused in Chandigarh.
Q3: What was the outcome of the case in court?
A3: The arrested accused was produced in the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Chandigarh, and was remanded to 14 days Judicial Custody.
