CBI Files Charges Against Three Customs Officials On Allegations Of Conspiracy And Corruption

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against three individuals, including two former Superintendents and one Inspector of Customs stationed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, on charges of conspiracy and corruption.

The case, registered on June 28, involves allegations from March 16, when CISF personnel at RGIA, Hyderabad intercepted two private individuals from two companies, including a loader.

“While exchanging the foreign currency of various countries equivalent to Rs. 2,93,425/- with Indian currencies from a private person and his son, both residents of Bahadurpura, Hyderabad who were carrying Indian Currency of various denominations valuing Rs 4,04,380,” the release stated.

According to the CBI release, it was further alleged that the foreign currencies were provided to a private individual by three accused Customs Department officials at RGIA, Hyderabad. These officials reportedly obtained the currencies from international passengers as an undue advantage in exchange for not imposing customs duty or imposing a lesser customs duty.

“It was also alleged that these public servants were adopting this modus operandi on a regular basis,” the release stated.

The CBI conducted searches at four locations, three in Hyderabad and one in Delhi, resulting in the recovery of incriminating documents. Further investigation is ongoing.