Cyber Crime
CBI Arrests Visakhapatnam IRS Saurabh Prasad in RS 25 Lakh Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed a major bribery case involving a senior official of East Coast Railways and two private firm proprietors. The accused, a Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) from Visakhapatnam, allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs 25 lakh to reduce penalties imposed on a private firm for underperformance in contracts with East Coast Railways.
The proprietors of two private firms, one based in Mumbai and another in Pune, were also arrested for their roles in facilitating the bribe. The case highlights allegations of criminal conspiracy, corruption, and abuse of official authority within the railway department.
Modus Operandi
The case revolves around a private firm that raised bills amounting to Rs 3.17 crores for services rendered to East Coast Railways. Due to delays in completing the contract, the firm faced a substantial penalty.
In an attempt to avoid the financial burden, the proprietors of the private firms allegedly contacted the DRM, who demanded a bribe of Rs 25 lakh in exchange for reducing the penalty.
The bribe amount was arranged by the Mumbai-based proprietor and handed over to the DRM during his visit to Mumbai. Following the DRM’s intervention, the penalty was reduced, and the clearance of pending bills was expedited, enabling the firm to evade the imposed fine.
Arrest & Seizure
The CBI executed a well-coordinated operation to apprehend the suspects. The DRM was caught red-handed while accepting the Rs 25 lakh bribe from the Mumbai-based private firm proprietor.
Subsequent searches of the DRM’s premises in Visakhapatnam led to the discovery of Rs 87.6 lakh in cash, jewelry worth approximately Rs 72 lakh, property documents, bank account details, locker keys, and investment records linked to a flat in Kalyan. The two private firm proprietors, along with the DRM, were arrested.
The evidence seized is being analyzed for further investigation into the extent of the corruption network.
Team Led By
The investigation and operation were led by a specialized team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Though specific officer names were not disclosed, the team worked under the supervision of senior CBI officials at its New Delhi headquarters, ensuring the operation was conducted with precision and efficiency.
Police Station Name
The case was registered and investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The arrests and searches were conducted under the jurisdiction of the CBI, which has nationwide authority to investigate cases of corruption involving public servants.
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