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Jaipur: The layers of a bribery scandal at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) are being uncovered day by day. In a recent development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended KC Meena, the assistant registrar of ITAT, on Wednesday.

Allegations Against KC Meena

Meena has been accused of accepting bribes, and suspicions surrounding him have been present since the beginning. Following the examination of documents seized from previously arrested judicial member S. Sitalakshmi, lawyer Rajendra Singh Sisodia, and member accountant Kamlesh, the CBI took action against Meena. The CBI team also confiscated documents and digital records related to suspicious transactions from the three individuals.

Court Proceedings and Remand

After his arrest, the CBI presented KC Meena in court, seeking remand for questioning, which the court granted until December 5. CBI officials have indicated that they are probing several critical aspects during their interrogation of Meena.

Ongoing Investigations

To date, five individuals have been arrested in connection with this case, including the appellant. Sources suggest that the CBI is investigating how monetary transactions were used to influence decisions.

Financial Scrutiny

Investigation of Bank Accounts and Transactions

During the remand period, the CBI will scrutinize Meena's bank accounts, sources of income, and recent financial transactions. Additionally, documents recovered from his office and residence are under thorough examination. Other officials and staff working at ITAT are also showing signs of caution regarding the ongoing actions.

Previous Discoveries by CBI

It is noteworthy that last week, the CBI revealed a transaction of ₹1.40 crore at ITAT, exposing this network. The agency is still focusing on additional individuals who may be involved and could be summoned for questioning.

Charges Filed Against Multiple Individuals

Legal Actions Taken

The CBI has filed cases against several individuals, including lawyer Rajendra Singh and assistant registrar KC Meena, along with Gaurav Jain (CA), Alokik Jain, director of Yash Akshay Builders, Shobhit Kala, director of Yash Akshay Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd., Manish Dhariwal, director of Yash Akshay Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd., Mujammil Barkheda from Ladpura, Kota; Praveen Kumar Lamba, a resident of Bhiwadi, Rajasthan; Manish Sharma (CA), Suhani Meherwal (CA), and other unidentified public servants and private individuals.