Highlights 1 CBI official arrested for Tatkal ticket booking scam2 The official floated a software that allowed him to book 800-1000 tickets at one go3 He partnered with travel agents to over-charge passengersHave you tried booking a ticket on Tatkal Rail Quota through the IRCTC website? MODUS OPERANDI EXPLAINEDPassengers looking to book Tatkal tickets would reach out to travel agents after their failed attempt to secure a berth. The travel agents would then approach Garg and his men to further book the required number of berths through the fake website. These travel agents would charge anything between Rs 500-Rs 5000 as commission from the passengers for a confirmed ticket. The duo also distributed this software to railway ticket booking agents and travel operators for a hefty sum, said a CBI official in a statement.

Source: India Today December 27, 2017 15:15 UTC