IRS Officer Prabha Bhandari Arrested by CBI in Rs 70 Lakh Bribe Case

• CBI arrested IRS officer Prabha Bhandari, a Deputy Commissioner of CGST, and four others in Jhansi.
• Arrests made for allegedly demanding bribes to protect central tax evaders.
• Bhandari is accused of demanding a Rs 70 lakh bribe; total demand was Rs 1.5 crore for GST evasion cases.
• Searches led to seizure of Rs 1.6 crore cash, gold, and silver from accused's premises.
• Bhandari is a 2016 batch IRS officer; article notes substantial IRS officer salaries.

Why It Matters: Senior IRS officer arrested by CBI for corruption, highlighting ongoing efforts against tax evasion and bribery.