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Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs MVI For Bribery In Nagpur

Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs MVI For Bribery In Nagpur

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) in Nagpur, Sajan Shaligramji Shende, who had previously filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) about corruption within the RTO, has himself been arrested in a bribery case. Shende was allegedly involved in illegally collecting money at the Khursapar RTO border checkpost. The ACB acted on a complaint from a truck owner regarding a Rs 500 bribe, leading to the arrest of Shende and another individual, Praveen Baburao Gaidhane, and the recovery of Rs 47,000 in cash. Both are booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

TN anti-corruption body books former Stalin minister Velu in road scam

TN anti-corruption body books former Stalin minister Velu in road scam

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case against former Tamil Nadu Highways Minister E V Velu, nine officials, and a private firm in connection with an alleged multi-crore road construction scam. The case involves fraudulent payments for unexecuted works in Karur and Erode districts, prompting political reactions from DMK Chief M K Stalin.

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The ICC is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged breaches of its anti-corruption code, including scrutiny of a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, following allegations highlighted in a recent documentary.

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir faces scrutiny due to a low conviction rate in corruption cases over the past six years, despite a high volume of complaints and enforcement actions.

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal for breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, including attempting to fix matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 2025.

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two police personnel, including a woman sub-inspector, have been arrested in Gurugram for accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against a former tehsil supply officer and others for alleged misappropriation of government ration and funds in the Reasi district.

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A Zilla Parishad executive engineer and an accountant were arrested in Nashik for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe to clear contractor bills.

Indian co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise arrested in player bribery case

Indian co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise arrested in player bribery case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

A former Indian under-19 cricketer, who is a co-owner of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Jaffna Kings, was arrested by Sri Lanka's sports anti-corruption investigators on Friday over allegations of attempting to bribe a player.

How an Anti-Corruption Bureau trap led to the arrest of a Mumbai police inspector

How an Anti-Corruption Bureau trap led to the arrest of a Mumbai police inspector

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

An Assistant Police Inspector in Mumbai has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to submit a favourable report in a property dispute case.

SC to hear Rahul's plea against HC order in assets case

SC to hear Rahul's plea against HC order in assets case

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court to challenge an Allahabad High Court order that directed the CBI and ED to verify allegations of disproportionate assets against him. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the matter on August 17. The Allahabad High Court had expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's progress and ordered a fresh affidavit, also allowing the ED to proceed if illegality was found during its inquiry. The case stems from a plea by a BJP worker alleging disproportionate assets and dual citizenship.

Vijay government may privatise TN's liquor sales to curb graft

Vijay government may privatise TN's liquor sales to curb graft

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

An intensified DVAC probe into a multi-crore liquor scam, allegedly involving former DMK Minister V Senthil Balaji, has led to a suggestion to privatise retail liquor sales in Tamil Nadu. The investigation targets alleged collusion in TASMAC bar licences, transport tenders, and procurement, with the Madras High Court dismissing Balaji's anticipatory bail plea. The FIR details systemic corruption, significant revenue loss, and illicit fund generation, prompting political reactions.

10 Inspiring Student Protests In Bollywood

10 Inspiring Student Protests In Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Bollywood has captured the essence of India's youth activism and student protests, from fighting corruption in Yuvaa to demanding accountability in Rang De Basanti.

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Recent protests by CJP supporters attempting to march towards Parliament in Delhi highlight a recurring pattern of public demonstrations in the capital over the past 15 years. The article details several significant protests, including the 2021 farmers' tractor rally, the 2011 Anna Hazare movement, the 2012 Nirbhaya protests, anti-CAA demonstrations, and the 2023 wrestlers' protest, all of which involved attempts to reach central Delhi's high-security zones to press demands.

SC grants anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC corruption case

SC grants anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC corruption case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader and former minister V Senthil Balaji in a fresh corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), with conditions including cooperation with the investigation and depositing his passport.

SC judge recuses from DMK leader's bail hearing

SC judge recuses from DMK leader's bail hearing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Supreme Court Justice V Mohana has recused herself from hearing the anticipatory bail plea of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in a new corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). The plea, seeking pre-arrest bail, was filed after the Madras High Court dismissed Balaji's petition. The case involves a systematic cash-kickback scheme and overcharging at TASMAC retail shops.

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Kulshekhar Singh, an ex-joint director of the Department of Prosecution, as legal aid defence counsel for the accused in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, following a boycott by the Faizabad Bar Association.

Shakib ready to return to Bangladesh, but sets big condition

Shakib ready to return to Bangladesh, but sets big condition

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bangladeshi cricket legend Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is willing to return from exile in the US to face charges, including murder, if the government guarantees his safety. He hopes to play a farewell series and represent Bangladesh in the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the challenges faced by Hasina's allies after her government's fall.

Gurugram Police SHO Transferred After Head Constable Caught In Bribe Scandal

Gurugram Police SHO Transferred After Head Constable Caught In Bribe Scandal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A Head Constable at Manesar Women Police Station was caught accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, leading to the immediate transfer of the station's SHO and a departmental inquiry for lack of supervision.

Gurugram Head Constable Caught Red-Handed In Bribe Trap

Gurugram Head Constable Caught Red-Handed In Bribe Trap

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A woman head constable in Gurugram, Kavita, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. She had demanded the money from two brothers to remove their names from a criminal case. The ACB laid a trap and caught her red-handed, registering a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Kejriwal meets Wangchuk; alleges exam system collapsed in past 5 yrs

Kejriwal meets Wangchuk; alleges exam system collapsed in past 5 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Security has been increased at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi ahead of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's visit to meet activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike protesting NEET irregularities. Kejriwal has expressed support for the protest and its demand for the Union Education Minister's resignation.

Ram temple theft drives judge to moot death penalty for corruption

Ram temple theft drives judge to moot death penalty for corruption

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Justice Atul Sreedharan of the Allahabad High Court has made strong observations on systemic corruption in India, suggesting the death penalty for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He criticised the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple and the Uttar Pradesh government's "bulldozer actions," highlighting the normalisation of corruption and the state's complicity in unauthorised constructions.

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A woman police officer in Nagpur was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding a bribe to shield a man from legal action in a molestation case.

How Beed Police Duo Was Caught In Bribery Trap

How Beed Police Duo Was Caught In Bribery Trap

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A police constable and a Home Guard personnel in Beed, Maharashtra, were caught by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The bribe was sought from a man for providing documents needed to file an insurance claim after his father's death in a road accident. The accused are facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Ram temple theft: 'Important documents' found in accused's house

Ram temple theft: 'Important documents' found in accused's house

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The police sealed the room in the rented house of the accused. The police have taken the DVR of the CCTV camera installed at Mishra's rented house into their custody, official sources said.

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A head constable in Faridabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 to return a man's financed bike. The complainant, Somdutt, approached the ACB after repeated demands for money from the officer.

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Police investigating the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have requested seven-day custody for two jailed accused, Ram Shankar Yadav and Subhash Srivastava. This request follows new disclosures that necessitate further verification and recovery of evidence. The court is set to hear the remand application on July 14, as investigators scrutinise financial transactions and property purchases to trace the diverted funds.

Nagpur Clerk Held For Taking Bribe Over Medical Claim

Nagpur Clerk Held For Taking Bribe Over Medical Claim

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A junior clerk in Nagpur was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to process a medical reimbursement claim, according to the Anti Corruption Bureau.

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

ACB Nabs Ratnagiri Doctor For Demanding Bribe From Pregnant Woman

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A government medical officer in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Dr Kanchan Shirish Madar, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500 from a pregnant woman for an abortion pill kit.

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A Waqf Board Inspector in Nalgonda district, Telangana, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to submit a factual report regarding property registration.

Ayodhya donation scam: SIT to question trust officials

Ayodhya donation scam: SIT to question trust officials

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to question people associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and review banking arrangements for donations.

Nimbalkar murder case: 8, including Maha dy CM's brother, acquitted

Nimbalkar murder case: 8, including Maha dy CM's brother, acquitted

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra home minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the conspiracy and finding the approver's testimony doubtful. The CBI has announced its intention to appeal the verdict in the Bombay High Court.

ICC suspends Cricket Canada's membership over governance breaches

ICC suspends Cricket Canada's membership over governance breaches

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The International Cricket Council has suspended Canada over breaches of the national board's membership obligations, weeks after the global governing body's anti-corruption unit launched an investigation into Cricket Canada.

How Bhiwandi Civic Official Was Caught In Bribery Trap

How Bhiwandi Civic Official Was Caught In Bribery Trap

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A senior official of the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation, Surendra Bhaskar Bhoir, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh. Bhoir, who also held the charge of assistant municipal commissioner, was caught red-handed after demanding Rs 5 lakh to overlook an unauthorised construction.

Forest Guard Nabbed In Jammu And Kashmir Bribery Case

Forest Guard Nabbed In Jammu And Kashmir Bribery Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A forest guard in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

Jalna Tehsildar Arrested In Rs 6.4 Lakh Bribery Case

Jalna Tehsildar Arrested In Rs 6.4 Lakh Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A tehsildar in Maharashtra's Jalna district, Vijay Chavan, was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6.40 lakh from a sand transporter. The bribe was demanded to avoid action against illegal sand excavation and transportation. Chavan had a previous suspension in 2014 for procedural irregularities.

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Engineer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Engineer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a JVVNL assistant engineer, Navneet Singh Gurjar, and a middleman, Mohammad Shazim, in Tonk for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The bribe was demanded to return a removed electricity meter and prevent further action.

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A government official in Telangana is under investigation for allegedly acquiring assets through corrupt practices. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at multiple locations and found significant property documents, cash, and gold ornaments.

IAS officer transferred in UP days after altercation with BJP leader

IAS officer transferred in UP days after altercation with BJP leader

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Days after an altercation with a Bharatiya Janata Party block chief, IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahee, posted as sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Jalaun tehsil, has been transferred with immediate effect.

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A revenue department official in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 to facilitate a land record entry.