CBI arrests Meerut CGST Superintendent, aide in ₹6,000 bribery case
Synopsis
The CBI has arrested a CGST Superintendent and his Computer Operator in Meerut after a trap operation caught the aide red-handed accepting a ₹6,000 bribe to revoke a Show Cause Notice. It is the second such CBI sting in Meerut within a week, following the earlier arrest of a CGHS Additional Director — pointing to a troubling pattern of alleged corruption across central government offices in the city.
Key Takeaways
CBI arrested Sanjay Meena , Superintendent, CGST Range-I Meerut, and Computer Operator Yash Sharma on 7 May 2025 .
The bribe amount demanded was ₹6,000 in exchange for revoking a Show Cause Notice issued to the complainant.
Yash Sharma was caught red-handed in a CBI trap operation while allegedly accepting the bribe on behalf of the Superintendent.
The case was registered on 6 May , a day before the arrests.
Earlier, the CBI had also arrested Natasha Verma , Additional Director CGHS Meerut, and her assistant Sunny in a separate ₹80,000 bribery case linked to a staff transfer.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, 7 May arrested Sanjay Meena, Superintendent, CGST Office, Range-I, Meerut, and Yash Sharma, a Computer Operator in the same office, in connection with a ₹6,000 bribery case. The arrests followed a trap operation in which Sharma was caught red-handed allegedly accepting the bribe on behalf of Meena, according to a CBI statement.
How the Trap Was Laid
The CBI registered the case on Wednesday, 6 May, after verifying a complaint alleging that the Computer Operator had demanded ₹6,000 on behalf of the Superintendent in exchange for revoking a Show Cause Notice issued to the complainant. Acting swiftly, the agency set a trap and apprehended Sharma in the act of demanding and accepting the bribe amount, officials said. Meena was subsequently arrested as well.
Background: Earlier Meerut Bribery Arrest
This is not the first recent CBI action targeting government officials in Meerut. Earlier, the agency arrested Natasha Verma, Additional Director, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Centre, Meerut, and her Private Assistant, Sunny, in a separate bribery case. That case was registered on 30 April after allegations emerged that a bribe of ₹80,000 was being demanded to facilitate the transfer of a CGHS employee from Moradabad to Meerut. During the trap operation, both accused allegedly agreed to accept a reduced amount of ₹50,000 from the complainant, according to the agency.
What the Arrests Signal
The back-to-back operations in Meerut — targeting officials from two separate central government bodies within days of each other — indicate a pattern of alleged corruption in the city's central government offices. This is the second CBI trap operation in Meerut within a week, suggesting heightened scrutiny of the region's public administration. Notably, both cases involve intermediaries — a computer operator and a private assistant — allegedly acting as conduits for senior officials, a method commonly used to insulate higher-ranking accused from direct transactions.
What Happens Next
Both Sanjay Meena and Yash Sharma are in CBI custody and are expected to be produced before a competent court. The agency is likely to conduct searches at their official and residential premises as part of the ongoing investigation. Further developments in both the CGST and CGHS cases are expected in the coming days.
Point of View
Another a CGHS Additional Director — is not coincidence; it suggests either a systemic rot in the city's central government offices or a targeted CBI push in the region. What stands out in both cases is the use of subordinates as alleged bribe conduits, a structural vulnerability in government offices that the CBI has repeatedly exploited but which departments have failed to address. The amounts involved — ₹6,000 and ₹50,000 — are small enough to suggest these are routine transactions, not aberrations, which raises uncomfortable questions about how many such demands go unreported.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the CBI arrested in the Meerut CGST bribery case?
The CBI arrested Sanjay Meena, Superintendent at CGST Office Range-I Meerut, and Yash Sharma, a Computer Operator in the same office, on 7 May 2025. Sharma was caught red-handed accepting a ₹6,000 bribe allegedly on behalf of Meena.
What was the bribe demanded in the CGST Meerut case?
A bribe of ₹6,000 was allegedly demanded from the complainant in exchange for revoking a Show Cause Notice issued by the CGST office. The Computer Operator was accused of acting as an intermediary for the Superintendent.
How did the CBI catch the accused?
The CBI registered the case on 6 May after verifying a complaint, then laid a trap operation. The Computer Operator, Yash Sharma, was apprehended red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting the bribe amount on behalf of Superintendent Sanjay Meena.
Is this the only recent CBI bribery arrest in Meerut?
No. Earlier, the CBI also arrested Natasha Verma, Additional Director of the CGHS Centre in Meerut, and her Private Assistant Sunny, in a separate case where ₹80,000 was allegedly demanded to facilitate a staff transfer. During the trap, both accused allegedly agreed to accept ₹50,000.
What happens to the arrested officials now?
Both Sanjay Meena and Yash Sharma are in CBI custody and are expected to be produced before a court. The CBI is likely to conduct searches at their premises as the investigation continues.
