Income Tax Officer Caught Taking Bribe, Posed as Another Officer to Extort Elderly Taxpayer

An Income Tax Officer was arrested for accepting a bribe, having previously impersonated another officer to extort money from an elderly taxpayer. The officer demanded a bribe to resolve a fabricated tax issue, demonstrating a severe abuse of power and a breach of public trust. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of corruption within government agencies and the vulnerability of elderly citizens to such scams. The authorities are taking strict action against such malpractices to maintain the integrity of the tax system and protect taxpayers from exploitation.