A special public prosecutor of Pocso court was caught red-handed by the Lokayukta sleuths while accepting a bribe from an accused in return for favours.
Special Public Prosecutor Rekha Kotegoudar had demanded a bribe of Rs 3 lakh, in exchange of favours, from a Pocso case accused G T Madan Kumar, a resident of Kittur in Davangere taluk. Rekha had received the first installment of Rs 1.13 lakh. She was pressuring the accused to give the remaining amount and had also taken a signed blank cheque from the complainant.
The Lokayukta police laid a trap and caught the officer, along with 1.87 lakh cash, at her residence. The Lokayukta police have taken the officer in question into their custody.
Published 05 February 2023, 18:53 IST