Data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges
Data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges Published - August 20, 2026 12: 16 am IST - RANIPET.
Data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges Published – August 20, 2026 12: 16 am IST – RANIPET.
Article outline
- What happened
- What comes next
- The bottom line
Key points
- Subsequently, a DVAC team from Arakkonam investigated the complaint and discovered that Raja had received ₹400 online for the purpose.
- Sridhar, a resident of Arakkonam, was working in a private firm in Dubai.
- According to DVAC sources, during online verification of the details, K.
In practice, an assistant data operator attached with Arakkonam Taluk police in Ranipet was arrested by sleuths of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for taking a bribe of ₹400 to release a no-objection certificate for passport verification.
According to DVAC sources, the complainant K. Sridhar, a resident of Arakkonam, was working in a private firm in Dubai. His family members, including wife Nivedita and daughter, were living in Arakkonam town. Sridhar decided to take his family to Dubai, and wanted to apply for a passport for his wife. As the couple reside within the limits of Arakkonam Taluk police, the application was forwarded to Arakkonam police for verification of details submitted by the applicant.
According to DVAC sources, during online verification of the details, K. Raja, the assistant data operator, demanded ₹500 to clear the verification process. He allegedly demanded the funds despite the applicant being unwilling to pay for the process.
Sridhar filed a complaint with DVAC (Chennai). Subsequently, a DVAC team from Arakkonam investigated the complaint and discovered that Raja had received ₹400 online for the purpose. A case has been registered against him and further probe is under way.
In short, data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.