MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum & Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO), West Circle Office, Navi Mumbai, and a private person in a bribery case, the agency said in a release on Saturday.

According to the release, the CBI registered a case based on source information regarding large-scale corrupt practices allegedly committed by the Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, in conspiracy with private consultants and agents.

Based on the inputs, a trap operation was carried out. During the operation, one private individual was intercepted after delivering a package at the residence of the accused. On questioning, the accused (private person) confessed to having delivered a bribe amount of Rs. 9 lakh to the wife

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