CBI Inspector's Medal Revoked Following Bribery Arrest

Rahul Raj, dismissed from the CBI after being caught accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe, has had his 2023 investigative excellence award forfeited by the government.

• The Ministry of Home Affairs officially cancelled the 2023 Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded to former CBI Inspector Rahul Raj.
• Raj was arrested in May 2024 after being caught red-handed accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe from the chairman of Malay College of Nursing and his wife.
• The bribe was allegedly solicited in exchange for providing favorable inspection reports for nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh.
• Following his arrest, the CBI dismissed Raj from service under Article 311 of the Constitution, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
• The CBI's internal vigilance unit uncovered a broader conspiracy involving Raj, other officials, and intermediaries, leading to multiple arrests and significant evidence seizures.

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