Karnataka BJP MLA's son caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh

Prashanth Madal, son of BJP MLA from Channagiri, Madal Virupakshappa, works as a chief accountant with the BWSSB, and was caught accepting the bribe in his father's office

Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son Prashanth Madal was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh on March 2 in Bengaluru. The Lokayukta police caught him accepting the bribe at his father's office. The police also raided Prashanth and his aides' residences and recovered Rs 7.62 crore. The search went on till late in the night.

The cash has been found at the residence and office of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son, Prashanth, who worked as chief accountant at the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).

Besides Prashanth, authorities have arrested five other people associated with the case.