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A 52-year-old cashier, K. Devaraj, at the Walajah Municipality in Ranipet district, India, was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for demanding a ₹5,000 bribe from a sanitary worker, Eramma, to release her salary arrears. Eramma’s son reported the incident to the DVAC after Devaraj initially demanded ₹15,000. A team led by S. Ganesh, Deputy SP, DVAC (Ranipet), set a trap and caught Devaraj taking the bribe.

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Municipal Cashier Arrested for Bribery in Ranipet

RANIPET, INDIA – December 7, 2025 – A cashier at the Walajah Municipality in Ranipet district has been arrested on bribery charges. K. Devaraj, 52, was apprehended by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) yesterday after allegedly demanding ₹5,000 from a sanitary worker to release her salary arrears.

The victim, Eramma, an employee of the municipality, was informed by Devaraj that she would need to pay ₹15,000 to receive her due payments. After Eramma protested, the bribe amount was reduced to ₹5,000. Unwilling to comply, Eramma’s son, S. Gopalakrishnan, filed a complaint with the DVAC.

A trap was set at the Municipal office by a seven-member DVAC team led by Deputy SP S. Ganesh. Devaraj was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption at the local government level in India.

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