MUMBAI: CBI has booked controversial
assistant commissioner GST
Deepak Pandit in a disproportionate assets case along with his wife, two kids and conducted search at his premises on Friday. Deepak is brother of filmmaker
Ashoke Pandit
.
Deepak created controversy last year after he submitted a report stating that three IRS officials posted at Mumbai airport customs were involved in corrupt practices. It led to his transfer from Mumbai to Bhubaneswar.
CBI alleged that Deepak amassed assets worth over Rs 3.96 crore which are 376 per cent above his known sources of income. CBI alleged that Deepak abused his official position and indulged in corruption for amassing these assets.
The CBI searched his six premises in Mumbai and one is Bhubaneswar where he is staying presently.
Deepak started his career with the Customs department as a clerk in 1985 in Mumbai, was promoted as
Assistant Commissioner
in 2014.
Vijay V Singh has worked for various print and online publication...
Read MoreVijay V Singh has worked for various print and online publications before joining The Times of Indiain 2008. He covers crime and takes a keen interest in criminology. His hobbies include travel (especially on bikes), reading and cricket.
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