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Jharkhand ACB nabs LRDC staffer, broker taking ₹5 lakh bribe in Seraikela

  Seraikela, March 23: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jharkhand arrested an LRDC office employee, Pritam Acharya, and a broker while allegedly…

Jharkhand ACB nabs LRDC staffer, broker taking ₹5 lakh bribe in Seraikela

 

Seraikela, March 23: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jharkhand arrested an LRDC office employee, Pritam Acharya, and a broker while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh in Seraikela on Monday.

According to reports, the accused had demanded ₹40 lakh from a complainant to resolve a land compensation matter and submit a report in his favour. The ₹5 lakh was part of the first instalment.

Caught Red-Handed During Sting Operation

The complainant reached near the LRDC office with the agreed money, while the ACB team had already laid a trap. As soon as the money was handed over, officials apprehended both the accused on the spot.

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Both individuals are currently being interrogated, and further legal action is underway.

Action Sparks Buzz in Offices

The operation has created a stir in government offices in the region, as the ACB continues its crackdown on corruption cases across Jharkhand.

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