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CBI arrests NHAI GM, 3 others over graft charges

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New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a general manager of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and three others, including a general manager of a private company, in connection with alleged bribery of Rs 15 lakh, officials said on Monday.

Ramprit Paswan, the accused general manager of the NHAI, had allegedly sought the bribe of Rs 15 lakh for "extending undue favours in processing and passing of the bills related to the contracts/works of the NHAI", the CBI said in a statement.

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"Searches conducted in this regard have led to recovery of Rs 1.18 crore cash (approx.)," it said.

The CBI had booked 12 accused, including six public servants of the rank of chief general manager and general manager (GM) and other senior ranks of the NHAI, one private company, four senior representatives of the private company, including its two GMs, besides one other private contractor and unidentified other public servants and private persons in connection with the bribery case.

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The CBI raided the meeting place between the accused GM and the employee of a private company where both were caught immediately after the bribe was exchanged, officials said.

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