Mysuru: A bill collector was caught red-handed by the Lokayukta while accepting a ₹40,000 bribe for approving property documents and construction plans in Mysuru.
The accused, identified as Dinesh, had allegedly demanded a total bribe of ₹2 lakh for the approval. He was apprehended while accepting an advance payment of ₹40,000.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh, with Inspector Ravikumar leading the trap. A middleman, Chandan, who assisted Dinesh in the bribery process, was also detained.READ THIS-₹100 Crore Scam: Chinese Citizen Arrested in Delhi
A case has been registered by the Lokayukta police, and further investigation into the matter is underway.