Archive · 4 Aug 2025
CBI Probes Animal Husbandry Dept. for Bribes in Navi Mumbai
The CBI is looking into claims that officials in Navi Mumbai's Animal Husbandry Department are taking bribes.
They're accused of taking money to quickly issue veterinary certificates.
Investigators found payments made through online transfers in a guard's bank account.
The guard apparently shared company documents with people outside the department and shared the bribe money with superiors.
The CBI is now looking into the matter, suspecting illegal activity.
CBI investigates corruption within the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Navi Mumbai.
Officials are accused of taking bribes for issuing veterinary certificates.
A joint surprise check revealed UPI transactions in a guard's bank account from various firms.
The guard allegedly shared documents with external parties and distributed bribe money.
CBI has registered a case involving criminal conspiracy and bribery charges.
- Who
- CBI, officials of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying including a deputy commissioner and a guard, customs house agents (CHAs), and other related parties.
- What
- CBI investigating alleged corruption and bribery within the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- When
- The joint surprise check was conducted on July 16-17, 2025.
- Where
- Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Alleged illegal gratification from customs house agents (CHAs) and other related parties, for facilitating the issuance of veterinary certificates.
CBI
Officials
Corruption Allegations
CBI
Officials took bribes for issuing veterinary certificates.
Officials
Officials are not taking bribes for issuing veterinary certificates.
- Department Under Investigation
- Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Location
- Vashi, Navi Mumbai
- Officials Under Scrutiny
- Deputy Commissioner rank official, Guard
- Allegation
- Taking bribes for veterinary certificates
- Evidence
- UPI transactions in guard's account
- Charges
- Criminal conspiracy, bribery
Sources
Mumbai News: CBI Arrests Customs Superintendent For Accepting ₹10.20 Lakh Bribe For Cargo Clearance
Customs officer nabbed taking Rs 10 lakh bribe in Mumbai
Customs officer nabbed taking Rs 10 lakh bribe in Mumbai
Mumbai: CBI arrests Customs superintendent while accepting Rs 10 lakh bribe
CBI arrests Customs officer at Mumbai’s Sahar Air Cargo Complex while taking Rs 10.2 lakh bribe
