Forest Officer Arrested for Bribery in Tiruvallur District
Forest officer arrested while accepting bribe
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A forest officer named Saravanan in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, was arrested for demanding a bribe of ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) from a local businesswoman for a timber trade license. The arrest followed a complaint to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) by the complainant, Shanthi.
- 01Forest officer Saravanan was arrested for bribery.
- 02Shanthi, a local businesswoman, reported the demand for a bribe.
- 03The initial bribe demand was ₹1 lakh, later negotiated to ₹50,000.
- 04The arrest was made during a trap operation set by DVAC officials.
- 05A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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In a significant anti-corruption operation, Saravanan, a forest officer in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, was arrested for accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) from Shanthi, a local businesswoman engaged in the red sanders timber trade. Shanthi initially faced a bribe demand of ₹1 lakh for a timber license. After refusing to pay, she reported the incident to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). Following her complaint, DVAC officials instructed her to proceed with a trap operation, leading to Saravanan's arrest when she handed over the money at the forest office. The case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption in public services.
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This arrest demonstrates the commitment of authorities in Tamil Nadu to combat corruption, potentially encouraging more individuals to report similar incidents.
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