Corrupt, ruthless minister eventually ducks CBI officers (7)

I believe the answer is:

sleuths

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'officers' is the definition.
(sleuth is a kind of officer)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for sleuths that I've seen before include "Detectives" , "Private eyes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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