Anti-Corruption Bureau registers case against police constable in Saswad for demanding ₹10,000 bribe from vegetable vendor
ACB Files Case Against Police Constable for Bribery
Pune: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against a police constable for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹10,000 from a vegetable vendor. This was in exchange for assistance in a non-cognisable (NC) offence registered at Saswad Police Station. A trap could not be executed because the accused became suspicious, but the bureau has booked him for the bribe demand.
Details of the Case
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused Name | Vikas Laxman Omase |
| Age | 39 |
| Location | Anandbag Society, Sonari Road |
| Police Station | Saswad Police Station |
| Initial Bribe Demand | ₹3,000 |
| Final Bribe Demand | ₹10,000 |
| Settled Amount | ₹5,000 |
| Complaint Date | December 24 |
| Verification Date | January 3, 2026 |
The ACB reported that the complainant runs a vegetable vending business in Saswad. A non-cognisable offence had been registered against him and his father at Saswad Police Station. Omase allegedly demanded money to avoid further action and to “help” the complainant in the case.
Initially, Omase asked for a bribe of ₹3,000. The complainant then approached the ACB on December 24 and filed a complaint. After this, the ACB conducted a verification on January 3, 2026. During this verification, Omase allegedly increased the demand to ₹10,000. After negotiations, the bribe amount was reportedly settled at ₹5,000.
Based on the verification, the ACB set up a trap near Saswad Police Station. However, when the complainant arrived to give the money, Omase became suspicious. He took the complainant into a room and asked him to remove his clothes. Therefore, the trap could not be executed.
Despite the failed trap, the ACB confirmed that the demand for a bribe was clearly established during verification. Omase was detained, and a case was registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The action was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Shirish Sardeshpande, Additional Superintendent Ajit Patil, and Arjun Bhosale. Inspector Asavari Shedge is conducting the investigation.
