CBI arrests ED Deputy Director Chintan Raghuvanshi in ₹20 lakh bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chintan Raghuvanshi, a Deputy Director with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), in Odisha. This development comes after allegations surfaced that Raghuvanshi accepted a bribe of ₹20 lakh from a mining businessman. The bribe was reportedly part of a larger ₹2 crore deal intended to influence ongoing investigations related to the mining sector. According to CBI sources, the arrest was made following a meticulous operation that involved tracking financial transactions and gathering evidence over several weeks. Raghuvanshi is accused of leveraging his position to obstruct or alter the course of the investigation to favor the businessman. Such actions, if proven, could severely undermine the integrity of official processes aimed at curbing illegal activities in the mining industry. The arrest has raised concerns about corruption within agencies tasked with upholding the law. The CBI has stated that it remains committed to rooting out corruption and ensuring accountability, regardless of rank or position. As the investigation unfolds, the focus will be on uncovering any additional parties involved and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences of such misconduct.

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