Delhi Police Crime Branch inspector was arrested by the CBI allegedly seeking a ₹3 crore bribe to influence a fake medicine racket investigation in Puducherry. While the accused's counsel has termed the allegations false, the CBI stated that the racket may involve higher officials.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Delhi Police Crime Branch inspector and one of his associates for their alleged involvement in a fake medicine racket linked to a businessman in Puducherry. The inspector is accused of seeking a ₹3 crore bribe in exchange for influencing the investigation into the case.
A fake medicine racket was uncovered in Puducherry, in which a Delhi Police Crime Branch Inspector is allegedly involved. He allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs. 3 crore from the accused, with 50% to be paid in advance in exchange for influencing the investigation. Furthermore, the accused had sent Rs. 1 crore to Delhi, and a Rs. 50 lakh transaction was also traced.
The alleged corruption network was uncovered earlier this week. The network was exposed on June 8. Subsequently conducted a raid, during which Rs. 24.70 lakh in cash was recovered. According to NDTV, the case also involved a senior government official and is suspected to involve more people associated with the alleged bribery network. Moreover, reports by The Indian Express mention that an IPS officer may also be involved in the racket. Sources reveal that the IPS officer's associate was likely to be involved in the traced 50 lakh transaction.
CBI officials also mentioned a meeting between the police inspector, a senior government official, and the businessman in Aerocity on May 14. However the inspector's counsel called the allegations false in court. The court ordered one-day custody for the police inspector. Further investigations are ongoing, and the CBI is working to identify all those involved in the alleged bribery scheme linked to the fake medicine racket.
Following investigations conducted by the police and the CB-CID in Puducherry last year, a counterfeit and spurious medicine manufacturing network was uncovered. During the raids, authorities seized substantial quantities of fake medicines and raw materials allegedly used in their production. As the investigation progressed, the suspected involvement of several influential individuals emerged, leading to the transfer of the case to the CBI for further inquiry.
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