India News | Taluka Official in Raigad Arrested by ACB for Seeking Bribe from Retired Staffer

Thane, Sep 15 (PTI) A deputy treasury officer of Mangaon taluka in Raigad district was arrested on Friday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, a Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau official said.

ACB Deputy Superintendent Navnath Chowdhari identified the official as Maruti Pawar (56).

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"He had sought Rs 6,000 from a retired person to approve some issues connected to his gratuity amount. He was held in a trap while accepting the bribe amount. Pawar has been charged under Prevention of Corruption Act," the Deputy SP said.

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