Sub-inspector Naveen Kumar and his conduit A N Aneja were nabbed while they were receiving approximate Rs five lakh bribe from the complainant, CBI officials said.
"The complainant alleged that a false case was registered against him at Economic Offences Wing, Chandigarh Police and the sub-inspector was Investigation Officer of the case. The sub-inspector introduced him to the mediator and told to approach him for any help in the case," a CBI spokesperson said here today.
It was also alleged that the complainant had joined Investigation but a non-bailable warrant was obtained against him and his wife, the official said.
"The mediator told the complainant that he has to pay a handsome amount to the SI for help in bail matter of his wife. After discussing the matter, the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 10 lakh. On complainant's expressing the amount to be very heavy, it was agreed to accept first installment of Rs five lakh on September 5 and the remaining amount after completion of his work," the spokesperson said.
She said searches were conducted at the residential premises of both the accused.
