Forestry official faces jail time for legalizing illegal logging in the region for a bribe
The official is accused of taking a bribe to legalize illegal logging in the region.
Investigators have uncovered a scheme in which a forestry official was allegedly paid a bribe to legalize illegal logging in the region.
The official is accused of accepting the bribe in exchange for issuing permits for the logging of protected forests.
The permits were allegedly issued without the proper environmental assessments being carried out.
The illegal logging is said to have caused significant environmental damage.
The illegal logging is said to have caused significant damage to the region's forests.
The forests are home to a variety of rare and endangered species.
The logging is also said to have caused erosion and flooding in the area.
The official is facing charges of bribery and environmental damage.
The official is facing charges of bribery and environmental damage.
If convicted, the official could face a significant prison sentence.
The case is a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment and cracking down on corruption.
