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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.
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