Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against two Customs superintendents at the Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House (JNCH), Nhava Sheva, for allegedly demanding a bribe to clear files for the authorised economic operator (AEO) certification of two private companies.
The accused, Sitaram and Mohammad Javed Iqbal were identified after a complaint was lodged on November 14, 2024, by the proprietor of a CBD Belapur-based company.
About The Case
The complainant stated that his company was representing two firms seeking AEO certification at JNCH. They applied online in July and September 2024 for the certificate. On November 12, 2024, both superintendents visited the companies’ premises for physical verification and demanded Rs 3 lakh as a bribe for clearing the files.
The complainant approached the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Verification on November 25 and 26, 2024, confirmed the bribe demand.
