GST Officials Arrested for Extortion: Rs 69 Lakh Cash and Gold Recovered

Two GST officials were arrested for extortion after a raid recovered Rs 69 lakh in cash and gold. The officials had allegedly demanded a bribe from a trader and threatened him with false GST violations. The investigation is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to curb corruption and malpractice in the tax administration system. The accused officers were found with substantial unaccounted wealth, which triggered further inquiries into their activities. This case has sparked public outrage, and further investigations are underway.