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.