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The Lokayukta police nabbed a Bengaluru tax officer for allegedly accepting a bribe and forging a birth certificate. The officer, identified as Ramesh Kumar, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe from a taxpayer in exchange for favorable treatment in a tax assessment case. Further investigation revealed that the officer had also forged a birth certificate to manipulate the taxpayer’s records. The Lokayukta police conducted a raid at the officer’s residence, seizing incriminating documents and digital evidence. The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the tax department and ensure accountability among public officials. This case underscores the importance of integrity and transparency in tax administration and the need for stringent measures to prevent and address corrupt practices.