Official ArrestedMurugan, the Village Administrative Officer (VAO)Village/OfficeManalur village, Attur taluk, Dindigul districtComplainantIlayaraja, a resident of AyyampalayamReason for BribeTo process a patta (land ownership document) transfer application for a piece of land owned by the complainant.Bribe AmountVAO Murugan had allegedly demanded ₹10,000.Arresting AgencyDirectorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)Action TakenIlayaraja, unwilling to pay the bribe, lodged a complaint with the DVAC. Officials set a trap and caught the VAO Murugan red-handed while he was receiving the bribe amount.
