CIVIC BODIES TOP IN BRIBERY IN STATE: ACB DATA
The Free Press Journal|January 16, 2023
₹3.24 crore graft amount is involved in 727 trap cases registered against several depts last year, says bureau
SOMENDRA SHARMA
CIVIC BODIES TOP IN BRIBERY IN STATE: ACB DATA

Statistics provided by the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have revealed that the municipal corporations across the state topped the list of highest bribery amounts taken in 2022. A total of Rs3.24 crore was involved in 727 trap cases registered last year. Meanwhile, 1033 officials were accused, including 156 private people.

Of the total amount, the bribery share of civic bodies stood at Rs63.04 lakh, with 47 cases. With a graft amount of Rs52 lakh, the Water Resources Department stood on the second tainted spot.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

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