Bengaluru Commercial Tax Officer Arrested on Bribery and Forgery Charges
The Lokayukta police recently arrested a commercial tax officer from Division-5 in Koramangala, Bengaluru, for allegedly accepting a bribe. Investigations have revealed that the officer, identified as Shaikh, also engaged in forgery to conceal his true identity.
Key Findings:
- Forgery of Identity: Shaikh allegedly forged a birth certificate claiming a West Bengal origin, concealing his actual Bangladesh birthplace. He reportedly obtained a fake Aadhaar card, voter ID, and an Indian driving license.
- Background and Legal Proceedings: Originally from Bangladesh, Shaikh allegedly entered India on a medical visa, with a missing persons’ complaint filed by his first wife in Bangladesh. Arrested in 2023, he was detained due to an invalid visa and passport but was later released for a medical procedure, resuming his life in Bengaluru with his second wife.
- Charges Filed: The Kadugodi police and Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) registered cases under Sections 336(3) (forgery), 340(2) (using forged documents as genuine), and 339 (possessing forged documents) along with relevant provisions of the Foreigners’ Act.
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