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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Ward coordination officer in Palghar held for taking Rs 10,000 bribe
1 2 Palghar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has caught a 30-year-old woman ward coordination officer of a government scheme while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a person in Maharashtra's Palghar district, the ACB said on Tuesday. The anti-graft unit had received a complaint from a 32-year-old woman, alleging that a public servant from UMED (Maharashtra State Livelihood Mission) office in Wada area here was demanding money for releasing her honorarium cheque, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palghar ACB, Dadaram Karande said. The complainant was to get Rs 19,800 for her work under the State Rural Livelihood Improvement Mission's UMED Abhiyan scheme, but the accused allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 as bribe to issue the cheque, he said. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai After verifying the complaint, the ACB laid on trap on Monday and caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount of Rs 10,000, the official said. She was immediately taken into custody and a case was registered against her under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Hans India
Ward coordination officer in Palghar held for taking Rs 10,000 bribe
Palghar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has caught a 30-year-old woman ward coordination officer of a government scheme while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a person in Maharashtra's Palghar district, the ACB said on Tuesday. The anti-graft unit had received a complaint from a 32-year-old woman, alleging that a public servant from UMED (Maharashtra State Livelihood Mission) office in Wada area here was demanding money for releasing her honorarium cheque, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palghar ACB, Dadaram Karande said. The complainant was to get Rs 19,800 for her work under the State Rural Livelihood Improvement Mission's UMED Abhiyan scheme, but the accused allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 as bribe to issue the cheque, he said. After verifying the complaint, the ACB laid on trap on Monday and caught the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount of Rs 10,000, the official said. She was immediately taken into custody and a case was registered against her under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, he added.
News18
7 days ago
- News18
Ward coordination officer in Palghar held for taking Rs 10,000 bribe
Palghar, Aug 12 (PTI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau has caught a 30-year-old woman ward coordination officer of a government scheme while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a person in Maharashtra's Palghar district, the ACB said on Tuesday. The anti-graft unit had received a complaint from a 32-year-old woman, alleging that a public servant from UMED (Maharashtra State Livelihood Mission) office in Wada area here was demanding money for releasing her honorarium cheque, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Palghar ACB, Dadaram Karande said. The complainant was to get Rs 19,800 for her work under the State Rural Livelihood Improvement Mission's UMED Abhiyan scheme, but the accused allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 as bribe to issue the cheque, he said. view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 09:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
