VACB arrests police officer while accepting bribe - The HinduUpdated - September 18, 2026 08:12 pm IST - ThiruvananthapuramThe Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) apprehended a civil police officer attached to the Nedumangad police station while accepting a bribe on Friday (September 18, 2026).The accused, identified as Biju, was caught by the Vigilance officers. He was arrested on the basis of a complaint by a Panavoor native who had approached the Nedumangad police station for documents related to a road accident that occurred in March in order to claim compensation.Biju purportedly demanded that the paperwork be routed through a lawyer of his choice, despite the complainant having a different legal representative. The officer then contacted the lawyer directly, demanding a bribe of ₹10,000 to hand over the case documents.The complainant subsequently informed the VACB authorities who laid a trap. Biju was allegedly caught while accepting the money outside the police station premises. Published - September 18, 2026 08:10 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }