Keesara Deputy Tahsildar caught in ACB trap over Rs 2.5 lakh bribe

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy accepting a Rs 2.50 lakh bribe on Thursday. Officials subsequently searched the Tahsildar’s office, reportedly seized documents and questioned staff members as part of the investigation.

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Thursday caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy when allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.50 lakh.

According to information available, the official allegedly demanded the amount from a complainant in exchange for performing an official duty.

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The complainant approached the ACB, following which officials laid a trap and caught Sandeep Reddy while he was allegedly accepting the money.

ACB officials continued their searches at the Keesara Tahsildar office following the arrest. They reportedly seized several documents and files that may be relevant to the investigation.

Officials are also said to be questioning other staff members at the office as part of the probe.

Further details regarding the alleged bribery, the official work involved and the outcome of the searches will be known later, officials said.