Nagpur: A deputy registrar was arrested here for allegedly demanding Rs 21 lakh as bribe from a complainant for not taking action against him in connection with an inquiry, ACB said today.

The complainant, who is an office-bearer at two cooperative firms, had received an investigation form from Central Co-operatives Commissioner, New Delhi, regarding the working of the companies. He had submitted the forms to Deputy Registrar Mahendra Magar (44) for further processing after filling all the required details.