Kinnigoli Panchayat Chief Accused of Taking Bribe

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Kinnigoli Panchayat Chief Accused of Taking Bribe

Mangaluru: The Lokayukta police have registered a case against M.R. Swamy, Chief Officer of Kinnigoli Town Panchayat, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹15,000 to clear electricity bills of three contractors.

During a raid on Swamy’s residence on September 19, 2024, police found an envelope containing ₹30,000, which contractors revealed was paid as a bribe to clear pending bills.

The case was filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018), and is currently under investigation.


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