Chandigarh/Gurugram, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Gurugram unit of Haryana’s State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested GST Inspector Shruti Rani for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 in exchange for issuing a GST number.
According to the complaint, the inspector had demanded Rs 7,000 from the complainant for issuing the GST registration number. Acting on the complaint, the ACB team from Gurugram laid a trap and caught the inspector while she was allegedly accepting the money. The bribe amount was recovered at the spot, according to the official information provided.
A case has been registered against the accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau police station in Gurugram.
The case has been registered as FIR No. 45 dated October 23, 2026. Further investigation is underway.
Procedure Followed During Trap Operation
The trap operation was conducted under the leadership of the ACB Gurugram unit. The prescribed procedure under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, was followed during the operation, according to the information released by the bureau.
The case is being investigated further to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged demand and acceptance of the bribe.
ACB Appeals to Public to Report Bribery
The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged members of the public to report any government official or employee who demands a bribe in exchange for performing an official duty.
Complaints related to corruption can be lodged through the bureau’s toll-free helpline numbers 1064 and 1800-180-2022. Citizens can also report such incidents through the WhatsApp helpline 94178-91064.
The bureau has appealed to people to come forward with information about bribery and help curb corruption in government departments.
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