Mumbai Crime: CBI Books Man For Allegedly Demanding ₹4 Lakh To Clear DRT Auction File
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai, May 7: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a man who allegedly demanded an undue advantage of Rs 4 lakh for facilitating clearance and release of auctioned articles purchased by the firm of the complainant's wife in an auction conducted by Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT-II), Mumbai.
Complaint filed with CBI
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According to the CBI, a written complaint was received in this regard from an Antop Hill resident against Nashik resident Vijay Kumar. It is alleged that the complainant, along with his wife, is managing a fine arts business.
On April 6, the said firm participated in an auction conducted by DRT-II Mumbai for the purchase of certain items.
Auction process and pending clearance
He successfully won the bid, paid the final bid amount of Rs 18.20 lakh and fees of Rs 18,210, and was awaiting final clearance of the file and handing over of the said items to the firm.
It is further alleged that on April 20, Vijay Kumar approached the complainant and informed him that the auction file was pending with the concerned officer at the DRT office in Mumbai.
Alleged bribe demand
Vijay Kumar allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 4 lakh to be paid to the concerned officer of DRT for clearing the file and facilitating release of the auctioned items.
The complainant discussed the matter with his wife and, since they were not willing to pay the bribe amount, he approached the CBI ACB Mumbai for legal action.
Verification and evidence collection
The verification of the complaint was conducted on April 27 in the presence of independent witnesses.
During the verification proceedings, telephonic conversations between the complainant and suspect private person Vijay Kumar were recorded, and the verification revealed a demand for an undue advantage of Rs 4 lakh by Vijay Kumar from the complainant for influencing the concerned public servant of DRT in connection with clearance of the DRT auction file and facilitation of release and handing over of auctioned articles purchased by the firm.
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