CBI Officer Accused of Corruption and Bribery Arrested
Deputy SP Brij Mohan Meena allegedly used middlemen and hawala channels to collect bribes, with investigations revealing transactions worth crores.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police Brij Mohan Meena for allegedly accepting bribes from individuals under investigation by him.
- Meena is accused of using middlemen and hawala channels to route bribe money, reportedly involving transactions worth ₹5-6 crores.
- Searches conducted at 20 locations across Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi led to the recovery of ₹55 lakh in cash, property papers showing investments of ₹1.78 crores, and records of transactions worth ₹1.63 crores.
- The CBI has emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, dismissing three officers and forcing five others into compulsory retirement in recent actions.
- This case follows the dismissal of another CBI officer, Rahul Raj, who was caught accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe, leading to the forfeiture of his 2023 Excellence in Investigation medal.