Senior Accountant Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Khunmoh Kashmir
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir recently apprehended a Senior Accountant at the Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe. Here are the key details:
- Complaint and Demand:
- A written complaint was filed against Mohammad Yaseen Sheikh, the Senior Accountant at SIDCO, Khunmoh, Srinagar.
- Sheikh was accused of demanding Rs 20,000 as a bribe to process a supplementary partnership deed for the complainant.
- After negotiations, the bribe amount was settled at Rs 15,000.
- Complainant’s Action:
- Instead of paying the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB to report the incident.
- The ACB conducted discreet verification, confirming the demand made by Sheikh.
- Legal Action:
- Case FIR No. 18/2024 was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at the ACB Police Station in Srinagar.
- A trap team was formed to catch Sheikh red-handed.
- Successful Operation:
- The trap team caught Sheikh while he was demanding and accepting the bribe amount of Rs 15,000 from the complainant.
- The bribe money was recovered from Sheikh’s possession in the presence of independent witnesses.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability. If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
