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Surveyor arrested demanding Tk 8 million bribe in corruption case
An anti-corruption team caught a surveyor red-handed accepting a Tk 100,000 payment while allegedly demanding Tk 8 million in bribes. The accused has been taken into custody for further investigation.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested a surveyor on corruption charges after apprehending him while collecting Tk 100,000 from a complainant. According to ACC officials, the surveyor had been demanding Tk 8 million in bribes to complete official survey work. The arrest was made following a complaint filed with the anti-corruption body regarding the illegal extortion. The accused surveyor was caught in possession of the cash payment during an ACC operation. Preliminary investigations indicate the surveyor had been engaging in systematic bribery to expedite or complete survey-related official duties. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within government departments responsible for land and property surveying. The ACC has registered a case against the accused and is conducting further inquiries to determine the full extent of the corruption racket and identify potential accomplices or victims.