The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) apprehended a senior cooperative officer on Friday while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) chairman in Sasaram. This marks the 44th trap of corrupt officers in the state in 2026, as confirmed by Director General (VIB) J S Gangwar.
Details of the Operation
The operation took place in Rajpur block under the leadership of DSP Akhilesh Kumar Singh. The accused, identified as Janardan Kumar, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe near a hospital within the Rajpur police station area, according to an official statement.
Background of the Complaint
The action was initiated following a complaint filed by Prashant Kumar, who alleged that the officer had demanded the bribe to submit a favorable physical verification report related to paddy procurement. After verifying the complaint, the VIB team laid a trap and arrested the accused immediately after he accepted the money.
Search and Legal Proceedings
A subsequent search was conducted at his rented residence in the Takiya locality of Sasaram. However, no incriminating items or cash were recovered from the premises. The arrested official will be produced before the Special Vigilance Court in Patna after interrogation, the official added.
