A GST officer in Bengaluru has been taken into custody following an anti-corruption operation conducted by the city's Lokayukta officials. The arrest occurred after authorities received a formal complaint regarding the official's conduct, prompting them to set up a sting operation to catch the individual in the act.

According to reports, the official, identified as Singh, was allegedly caught while accepting a bribe totaling eight lakh rupees. The transaction reportedly did not take place directly; instead, the official was apprehended while receiving the money through a mediator. The Lokayukta, which serves as the state’s anti-corruption ombudsman, has initiated further investigation into the matter to determine the extent of the alleged corruption and identify any other involved parties. As of now, the official remains in custody as the legal process proceeds. No statement has been released by the defense regarding the specific allegations at this time.