Archive · 29 May 2025
Karnataka Official Arrested for Accepting ₹50,000 Bribe
A government official named Krishnaveni was caught taking a bribe.
Someone wanted to extract stones and level land, and needed the official's permission.
Krishnaveni demanded ₹50,000 to sign off on the request.
She told a staff member to collect the money.
However, the police found out and arrested her and two others.
Now, instead of getting the permission, they will have to deal with the consequences.
Krishnaveni, Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, was caught accepting a bribe.
The bribe was for granting permission to extract laterite stones and level land.
The complainant applied for permission on October 28, 2024.
Krishnaveni asked a staff member to collect the bribe.
Lokayukta police arrested Krishnaveni, her driver, and a staff member.
- Who
- Krishnaveni, Deputy Director.
- What
- Deputy Director of Mines and Geology caught accepting a bribe.
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada.
- Why
- To grant permission to extract laterite stones and level land.
- Bribe Amount
- ₹50,000
- Location
- Dakshina Kannada
- Accused
- Krishnaveni, Pradeep, Madhu
- Department
- Department of Mines and Geology
- Permit Application Date
- October 28, 2024
