CBI Arrests IRS Officer Prabha Bhandari, 2 CGST Superintendents for ₹70 Lakh Bribe in Jhansi

CBI arrests Deputy Commissioner Prabha Bhandari (IRS-C&IT 2016) and two CGST superintendents in Jhansi for allegedly demanding ₹1.5 crore bribe; total ₹1.6 crore recovered during raids. Investigation is ongoing.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 31 December 2025, 4:48 PM IST

Prabha Bhandari Arrested as CBI Recovers ₹1.6 Crore Cash and Silver

Jhansi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Deputy Commissioner Prabha Bhandari (IRS-C&IT 2016 batch), posted at CGST Jhansi, on charges of allegedly accepting a ₹70 lakh bribe. The officer reportedly demanded ₹1.5 crore in a GST-related case.

Other Arrests in the Case

Alongside her, two CGST superintendents – Anil Tiwari and Ajay Kumar Sharma, a lawyer Naresh Kumar Gupta, and company owner Raju Mangtani of M/s Jai Durga Hardware were also taken into custody.

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Cash and Assets Recovered

During raids following the arrests, the CBI recovered a total of ₹1.6 crore, including ₹90 lakh in cash. The agency has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing to uncover the full scope of the corruption network.

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About Prabha Bhandari

Prabha Bhandari, a 2016-batch IRS (C&IT) officer, is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner at CGST Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The arrests highlight continued vigilance against corruption in tax authorities and serve as a warning against misuse of official powers.

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Investigation Ongoing

The CBI has stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.