MUMBAI, Aug. 4 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Customs superintendent for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.10.2 lakh from a customs house agent (CHA) in exchange for clearing consignments at a port. According to agency officials, the officer was caught red-handed on Saturday while accepting the money, following a complaint that he was demanding kickbacks at the rate of Rs.10 per kilogram of imported cargo. The bribes, the complainant alleged, were sought both for himself and on behalf of senior officers to ensure the "smooth clearance" of shipments. The CBI registered a case against the superintendent and unidentified public servants and private individuals. The complaint also alleged that when bribes were refused in the past, the officer retaliated by withholding consignments and issuing threats. The agency verified the complaint between July 25 and August 1, with independent witnesses present during the process. The investigation revealed that the officer had allegedly demanded Rs.6 lakh - Rs.5.8 lakh for his superiors and Rs.20,000 for himself - for previously cleared consignments. Additionally, he had sought Rs.10 lakh for facilitating the release of a consignment held at the port. Abhishek Sharan...