Sources said that in 2015, Madhav, then posted with the department of trade and taxes of the Delhi government, was relieved and attached to the office of Sisodia.
The Central Bureau of Investigation Thursday arrested a senior officer attached to the office of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in a case of alleged corruption.
Sources said the officer, identified as Gopal Krishna Madhav, is alleged to be involved in a case of bribery to the tune of Rs 2 lakh and was arrested after a trap was laid. His arrest is in connection with a matter related to GST, sources said.
Sources said the decision to arrest him was taken late Thursday evening and he was eventually arrested at around 11.30 pm. Madhav was taken to the CBI Headquarters for questioning, officials said. Sources said that in 2015, Madhav, then posted with the department of trade and taxes of the Delhi government, was relieved and attached to the office of Sisodia. Since then, he has been an officer on special duty at his office.