BMC Junior Engineer Caught Red-Handed Accepting ₹2.5 Lakh Bribe
MUMBAI – In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Mumbai Unit, apprehended a public servant from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on April 24, 2026, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe.
The accused has been identified as Vishal Bhalchandra Wani, a Junior Engineer serving in the Storm Water Drain (SWD) Department of the F/North Ward, BMC.
According to official reports, the complainant had sought drainage permission for a construction site. Junior Engineer Wani allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) to facilitate this permission. Unwilling to pay the illegal gratification, the complainant approached the Mumbai ACB office on April 22, 2026, to file a formal complaint.
Following the complaint, the ACB conducted a verification process before raid.on during which it was confirmed that Wani had agreed to accept an initial installment of ₹2,50,000.
A trap was subsequently laid on April 24, 2026. During the operation, Wani was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount of ₹2,50,000 from the complainant.
The ACB has initiated the process of registering a case against the accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of:
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Sandeep Diwan, Additional Police Commissioner (ACB, Mumbai)
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Anil Gerdikar, Additional Police Commissioner (ACB, Mumbai)
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Rajendra Sangale, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ACB, Mumbai)
The trap was successfully executed by Police Inspector Sushma Khot and overseen by Assistant Commissioner of Police Pravin Chougule.
ACB Public Appeal
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged citizens to come forward and report any public servants demanding bribes. Complaints can be lodged through the following channels:
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Toll-Free Number: 1064
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Website: www.acbmaharashtra.net
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WhatsApp: 9922849064
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Address: 11, Sir Pochkhanawala Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400030
