Bhopal: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has today arrested an Accounts Officer, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Gandhinagar, Itarsi, Distt. – Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh) on the allegations of bribery.

A case was registered against the said Accounts Officer, BSNL, Gandhinagar, Itarsi, Distt. – Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh) on a complaint.  It was alleged that the Accounts Officer, BSNL had demanded a bribe of Rs 25,000 from the complainant for processing & forwarding his pending bills of Rs 5.50 lakh (approx) for payments in lieu of vehicles provided to the BSNL Office at Itarsi by the complainant. It was further alleged that after negotiation, the accused settled for the bribe of Rs 20,000 and instructed the complainant to transfer an amount of Rs 20,000 in the bank account of a private person (who was earlier working as casual labour in BSNL Office, Itarsi) with Canara Bank, Itarsi. The amount of Rs 20,000/- was allegedly transferred to the said bank account today by the complainant and the same was intimated to the accused. During the trap proceedings and further investigation, the accused was arrested.

Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused in Itarsi and Sironj (Distt. Vidisha).

The arrested accused will be produced tomorrow before the Competent Court at Bhopal.

Name of arrested accused:-
Shri Subodh Mehra, Accounts Officer, BSNL, Gandhinagar, Itarsi, Distt. –
Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh).