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Mantralaya officer held for accepting Rs 6.37 lakh bribe in Mumbai
Updated On: 06 April, 2026 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The complainant had applied for a government grant to develop basic infrastructure facilities in his village on behalf of a village sarpanch. While following up on the proposal, he met Lad, who allegedly demanded Rs 6.37 lakh to approve the funds, the official said
The accused official was caught while allegedly accepting the bribe money in Kharghar and Navi Mumbai. Representational Pic
The Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a Mantralaya section officer for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6.37 lakh to approve funds for developmental works, officials said, PTI reported.
The accused, Vilas Lad, is a Class I officer posted at the state secretariat in south Mumbai, an official said on Sunday.
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