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Mumbai Crime: CBI Books Railway Official For Allegedly Demanding ₹8,000 Monthly Bribe To Avoid Shop Demolition
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points The complaint was filed by the owner of a salon shop, who claims the official demanded a monthly bribe of ₹8,000 to avoid demolition action. A railway official is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly demanding a bribe.
A railway official is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly demanding a bribe. The official is accused of seeking undue advantage from a man who runs a commercial establishment within railway premises. The complaint was filed by the owner of a salon shop, who claims the official demanded a monthly bribe of ₹8,000 to avoid demolition action.
The complainant, a resident of Jogeshwari, alleged that the official introduced himself as Ashish Yadav and informed him that his shop falls within the railway area boundary. Further details of the case are available from the source. The CBI has initiated a probe into the matter, which involves allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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