Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Mumbai Sanitary Inspector Arrested for Bribery in Restaurant Case
A Mumbai government worker, a sanitary inspector, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
He was caught taking a bribe from a hotel owner.
The inspector wanted money so the restaurant could keep operating, or the health department might close the restaurant.
The owner reported the bribe demand to the ACB.
The ACB set up a plan, and the inspector was caught when he accepted ₹30,000.
Now, the inspector faces charges for corruption.
Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a BMC sanitary inspector.
The inspector was caught accepting a bribe from a hotelier.
The inspector demanded a bribe for allowing the restaurant to operate.
The complainant reported the demand to the ACB and a trap was set.
The inspector was caught red-handed accepting ₹30,000.
- Who
- Ganesh Kadam, a sanitary inspector of the BMC's R/South ward, and a hotelier
- What
- The Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a BMC sanitary inspector for accepting a bribe.
- When
- The trap operation was conducted on Wednesday, July 10, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The inspector demanded the bribe to allow the restaurant to continue operating.
- Accused
- Ganesh Kadam
- Position
- Sanitary Inspector, BMC R/South ward
- Complainant
- Hotelier
- Bribe Amount Demanded
- ₹40,000
- Bribe Amount Accepted
- ₹30,000
- Action
- Arrested by ACB
- Charge
- Prevention of Corruption Act violations