Tangedco staff held on bribery charges near Arakkonam
A Tangedco commercial inspector was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption for demanding a bribe to process a new electricity connection. The official was caught red-handed following a complaint from a resident.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing issues with corruption in public utility services and the role of anti-corruption agencies in enforcement.
A 54-year-old Tangedco commercial inspector at Winterpet was arrested by sleuths of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for demanding and taking a bribe of ₹2,000 to provide a new electricity connection.
DVAC sources said that the complainant K. Yuvaraj, 38, visited the Tangedco office with an online payment receipt and requested the suspect and commercial inspector V. Sundramoorthy to provide new electricity connection
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