The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case on 25 Sep, 2024 against Works Manager of Yantra India Ltd. (Grey Iron Foundry), Jabalpur (Central PSU) on allegations that accused Works Manager demanded a bribe of Rs.1,00,000/- on 18/05/2023 from son of complainant for signing the Work Completion Certificate (WCC).
The case was registered on the basis of recent communications of Director Vigilance, Yantra India Ltd., Nagpur, regarding complaint submitted by a Proprietor of a Jabalpur based private service agency, against the said Works Manager, Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur on demand of alleged bribe.
The said Proprietor was, allegedly, awarded contract to provide 12 Fireman and 06 Fire Engine Driver to Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur. Vide letter dated 12 Aug 2023 addressed to Yantra India Ltd. Head Quarter, Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Wadi, Nagpur, complainant alleged that he did not receive the WCC (Work Completion Certificate) for the month of June 2023. Further, he allegedly submitted bills for April, May and June 2023 amounting to Rs. 16,00,000/-. It was alleged that accused Works Manager was deliberately not signing on the WCC and started demanding money. The demand of bribe by accused Works Manager, Yantra India Ltd. from son of complainant on Whatsapp call, was allegedly video recorded.
Searches are being conducted by CBI today at the residential and official premises of the accused at Jabalpur which has so far led to recovery of various incriminating documents.
Investigation is continuing.
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