https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74246 Alleged bribery in GST inquiry closure led to the arrest of a Sales Tax Assistant Commissioner after a scrap trader complained of a demand for illegal gratification to close an inquiry initiated through a GST show-cause notice. Anti-corruption officials reportedly verified the allegation through intermediaries, during which the officer allegedly agreed to accept payment for closing the matter. A criminal case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with further investigation ongoing. en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:31:04 +0530 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:31:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74246 Alleged bribery in GST inquiry closure led to the arrest of a Sales Tax Assistant Commissioner after a scrap trader complained of a demand for illegal gratification to close an inquiry initiated through a GST show-cause notice. Anti-corruption officials reportedly verified the allegation through intermediaries, during which the officer allegedly agreed to accept payment for closing the matter. A criminal case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with further investigation ongoing. News - Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:31:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74246