CBI Arrests Two Medical Device Officers of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation in A Bribery Case of Rs. 3.50 Lakh and Recovers Over Rs.25 Lakh (Approx.) Cash During Searches

(Judicial Quest News Network)

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Medical Device Officer of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ahmedabad and his Colleague (also a Medical Device Officer) in a bribery case of Rs.3.50 Lakh.

            A case was registered against the accused. It was alleged that the accused demanded undue advantage of Rs.3.50 lakh from the complainant (who is into manufacturing of orthopaedic implants) for showing him favour. It was further alleged that the inspection of Complainant’s unit was done in respect of issue of a medical device manufacturing license (MD-9) by the accused and his colleague, also a Medical Device Officer.

            CBI laid a trap and caught the accused while accepting the said bribe.