Lokayukta officers on Saturday trapped a well being officer connected to the BBMP red-handed, allegedly whereas he was accepting a bribe from a spa proprietor to resume his licence.

Based on the criticism, a group led by police inspector Srikanth caught the accused, Ramaiah, at his workplace at C.V. Raman Nagar whereas accepting ₹18,000 from Subramanya.

Ramaiah had demanded ₹20,000 from Subramanya to resume the commerce licence for his wellness spa in Indiranagar, 100-Feet Road, and after negotiation, the quantity was introduced all the way down to ₹18,000.

He was booked underneath the Prevention of Corruption Act and brought into custody for additional investigations.