Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Mumbai Clerk Arrested for Demanding Bribe, Threatening Complainant
A clerk in Mumbai's Anti-Corruption Bureau was caught asking for a big bribe to help a man win a case.
He even threatened the man if he didn't pay.
The clerk said the money was for a judge, and now the judge might be in trouble too.
The clerk was arrested, and the man he tried to bribe told the police.
Clerk Chandrakant Vasudev arrested for demanding Rs 15 lakh bribe
Threatened complainant with unfavorable judgment if bribe not paid
ACB named additional sessions judge as wanted accused in the case
Clerk claimed bribe was demanded and accepted on behalf of the judge
Complainant approached ACB after refusing to pay the bribe
- Who
- Chandrakant Vasudev (clerk), complainant (unnamed)
- What
- Demanding and accepting bribe, threatening complainant
- When
- September 9 to November 11, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To influence a civil dispute judgment in favor of the complainant
Clerk's Stance
ACB's Stance
Bribe Purpose
Clerk's Stance
Claimed the bribe was for personal and domestic issues of the judge
ACB's Stance
Alleges the bribe was for favorable judgment in the complainant's case
Judge's Involvement
Clerk's Stance
Denies the judge's active participation in the alleged offence
ACB's Stance
Claims the judge was actively involved and seeks his probe
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 15 lakh
- Arrest Date
- November 11, 2025
- Clerk's Post
- Clerk-cum-typist
- Judge's Post
- Additional sessions judge