“It was alleged that a private person gave huge cash to the Income Tax Officer during Income Tax raids at his offices and residences on January 18-19, 2011,” CBI spokesperson said. It said that the probe till now has revealed that Mittal, in furtherance of the said conspiracy, had allegedly demanded and obtained a bribe from Khaire.
“Searches were conducted at nine places, including at the office and residence of the Deputy Commissioner; his relatives and two other Income Tax Officers,” a CBI spokesperson said here.
The official said that Mittal was produced before the Special CBI court which has sent him to three days' police custody.