Bribery Scandal Uncovered in Nagpur: Tehsil Staffer Arrested

A staff member at Umred's tehsil office in Nagpur was arrested for bribery by the Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau. Vijay Bhagwanji Shadmake, a Revenue Assistant, allegedly demanded and accepted money to correct land document names. He was apprehended while accepting the remaining balance. A corruption case is ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 13-02-2026 22:01 IST | Created: 13-02-2026 22:01 IST
Bribery Scandal Uncovered in Nagpur: Tehsil Staffer Arrested
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A significant bribery case has come to light at the additional tehsil office in Umred, Nagpur, where a staffer was arrested. The Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau apprehended Revenue Assistant Vijay Bhagwanji Shadmake for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe.

Shadmake reportedly sought Rs 3000 from a man seeking corrections in 7/12 land documents. Although he initially accepted Rs 2000, he continued to demand the remaining amount, prompting the man to approach the Anti Corruption Bureau.

The bureau set up a trap, eventually catching Shadmake in the act of accepting the final Rs 1000. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been lodged at Bela police station, with further investigations currently underway.

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