ACB registers DA case against Tahsildar Sucharitha, conducts fresh searches

The ACB conducted fresh searches in a disproportionate assets case involving suspended Shamirpet Tahsildar T Sucharitha, already in custody for an alleged bribery case. Officials are examining her properties, bank accounts and investments as part of the ongoing investigation.

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against suspended Shamirpet Tahsildar and Joint Sub-Registrar T Sucharita, alleging that she amassed wealth beyond her known sources of income through corrupt practices during her service.

ACB officials conducted searches at her residence and three other locations linked to relatives, associates and benamis. During the raids, investigators reportedly unearthed documents related to 2.17 acres of agricultural land in Siddipet district, three flats in Hyderabad, and two plots in Keesara and Khanamet villages.

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The searches also led to the seizure of around Rs 12 lakh in cash, two cars, gold and diamond ornaments valued at about Rs 1.2 crore, and bank deposits worth Rs 38 lakh.

According to the ACB, assets worth over Rs 5.05 crore were found, while the market value of the immovable properties is expected to be significantly higher.

Sucharita was earlier arrested in a bribery case after allegedly demanding Rs 30 lakh and accepting Rs 2 lakh as part payment in May. She is currently in judicial custody.

ACB officials said further verification of additional assets and an investigation is on.