A junior clerk in Nagpur has been arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to process a medical reimbursement claim, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption.
Key Points
- Junior clerk arrested in Nagpur for allegedly seeking a bribe.
- The clerk demanded money to process a medical reimbursement claim.
- Anti Corruption Bureau laid a trap after receiving a complaint.
- The accused was caught accepting part of the demanded bribe.
A junior clerk posted at the State Employees' Insurance Service Dispensary in Panchpaoli in Nagpur was arrested on Monday for allegedly seeking and accepting a bribe to process a medical reimbursement claim, an Anti Corruption Bureau official said.
Details of the Bribery Case
Harshal Arun Kasbe (37) was caught during a trap laid by the ACB after a complaint was lodged against him, he added.
"The complainant had submitted a medical reimbursement claim of Rs 32,280. Kasbe allegedly demanded Rs 3,000 for clearing the file and sanctioning the payment. He was held while accepting Rs 2,000," the official said.
A case has been registered at Pachpaoli police station under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Kasbe, he said.
