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RTI Activist Arrested for Blackmailing Officials in Lokayukta's Name

Original: ಲೋಕಾಯುಕ್ತ

An RTI activist has been arrested in Karnataka on charges of blackmailing government officials while using the name of the Lokayukta, the state's anti-corruption ombudsman. Kannada-language reports highlight the arrest and the alleged misuse of the institution's authority to pressure officials. The case is drawing attention to how the anti-corruption body's name is being exploited.

Why now: The arrest of an RTI activist for allegedly misusing the Lokayukta's name raises fresh concerns about corruption watchdogs being exploited for blackmail.

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• *ಲೋಕಾಯುಕ್ತ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಬ್ಲ್ಯಾಕ್‌ಮೇಲ್*: *ಆರ್‌ಟಿಐ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತ ಬಂಧನ* · Pragati Vahini

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