In a decisive move against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday apprehended Ashfaq Ahmed, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) of Nagpur Rural, along with an agent, while accepting a bribe.
The arrest was made during a sting operation conducted by the ACB, following complaints of bribery. The ARTO and the agent were allegedly demanding money in exchange for expediting transport-related clearances.
ACB officials have confirmed that further investigations are underway to determine the scale of the corruption and identify other individuals who might be involved.