Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Pune EOW Officer Caught Accepting Bribe for Case Favorable Outcome
A police officer in Pune was caught by anti-corruption agents while taking a large sum of money.
The officer, Pramod Chintamani, was investigating a case and asked a lawyer for a huge bribe of 2 crore rupees.
He said half the money was for himself and the other half was for his senior officer.
The lawyer complained to the anti-corruption bureau, and they set up a trap.
The officer was caught red-handed accepting the first part of the bribe, which was 46.5 lakh rupees.
An investigation is ongoing, including looking into the senior officer's involvement.
A police officer from the Pimpri Chinchwad EOW was arrested for allegedly demanding a Rs 2 crore bribe.
The officer, PSI Pramod Ravindra Chintamani, was caught accepting Rs 46.5 lakh as the first installment from a lawyer.
The bribe was allegedly demanded to influence a case where the lawyer's client and the client's father were involved.
The ACB received a complaint from the lawyer and conducted a sting operation to apprehend the officer.
An investigation is underway to determine the senior police inspector's involvement in the alleged demand.
- Who
- Police Sub Inspector Pramod Ravindra Chintamani (35)
- What
- Arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 46.5 lakh as part of a Rs 2 crore demand.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Untadya Maruti Temple in Rasta Peth area of Pune city
- Why
- Allegedly to help a lawyer's client and the client's father, who were involved in a case registered at Bavdhan police station.
Accused Officer's Stance (Implied)
ACB's Allegations
Bribe Amount
Accused Officer's Stance (Implied)
The officer was allegedly demanding Rs 2 crore, with Rs 1 crore for himself and Rs 1 crore for a senior.
ACB's Allegations
The officer was caught accepting Rs 46.5 lakh as an initial payment.
Reason for Bribe
Accused Officer's Stance (Implied)
The bribe was allegedly for helping the lawyer's client and submitting a favorable 'say' for bail.
ACB's Allegations
The ACB alleges the officer was accepting money for corrupt purposes related to an ongoing investigation.
- Officer Name
- Pramod Ravindra Chintamani
- Rank
- Police Sub Inspector
- Department
- Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Pimpri Chinchwad Police
- Bribe Amount Demanded
- Rs 2 crore
- Bribe Amount Accepted
- Rs 46.5 lakh
- Complainant
- A lawyer
- Arresting Agency
- State Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB), Pune unit