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As the farmer approached the ACB, a trap was laid, and the AEE was apprehended while receiving the bribe at his office

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.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to suspended former police officer Bhujanga Rao, a suspect in the phone tapping case, over allegations of disproportionate assets, officials said. Around 15 locations were reportedly searched in Hyderabad.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau inspector for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with a cyber fraud investigation. Searches at his residence reportedly led to the recovery of unaccounted cash, gold ornaments and property documents.

ACB officials arrested a record assistant in Ameerpet for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to process retirement benefits of a complainant’s mother. The accused was caught red-handed and later produced before the Special Judge for ACB cases in Nampally.

An Irrigation and Command Area Development Department engineer was caught by ACB officials in Warangal while allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. The official had reportedly demanded money for clearing pending bills related to the construction of 2BHK houses.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested two forest officials for allegedly accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe from a road contractor in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The officials were caught red-handed during an ACB trap operation and later produced before a court in Warangal.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau trapped Bhadrachalam FDO Shantapuri Sujatha and DRO Bhukya Krishna in Kothagudem for allegedly accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe from a contractor. The officials were caught red-handed at the FDO office following a complaint, officials said.

ACB officials caught a GHMC junior assistant in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh to process house construction permission. She was arrested after accepting ₹1 lakh as bribe near Yousufguda checkpost and is being produced before court.

The Andhra Pradesh ACB is questioning suspended Endowments Department Assistant Commissioner Kalingiri Shanti in a disproportionate assets case. She was taken from jail for interrogation after being accused of amassing Rs 1.37 crore in assets beyond her known income sources.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted surprise checks at 13 Mee Seva centres in Telangana and found irregularities, including blank certificates and overcharging of applicants. A case was registered in Alwal, and a report will be sent to the government for action.

An ACB trap in Adilabad’s Boath mandal led to the arrest of a forest range officer and junior assistant while allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe. The duo reportedly demanded Rs 40,000 to clear a Haritha Haram-related bill.

Theegala Ashok, Sub-Inspector in Mamada mandal, Nirmal, was arrested by the ACB for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe from a real estate agent to avoid registering a cheating case. He was produced in Karimnagar court and sent to judicial remand.

ACB officials caught a community organiser from Kukatpally zone red-handed while accepting a Rs 18,000 bribe from a women’s self-help group for processing a Rs 20 lakh loan. A case has been registered and the accused will be produced in court.

A revenue official in Quthbullapur, G. Ganesh, was caught by the ACB allegedly taking Rs 15,000 as a bribe for a family member certificate. The remaining amount was seized, and he was remanded to judicial custody.

The ACB conducted raids at multiple locations linked to suspended Hanumakonda Deputy Collector Venkat Reddy, allegedly uncovering disproportionate assets worth Rs 8.30 crore. Cash and property documents were seized as part of an ongoing investigation.

Telangana ACB registered 78 cases from October to December 2025, the highest in 15 years. A reward mela recognised high-performing officers, while DG Charu Sinha emphasised the importance of professional, fair, and thorough investigations supported by continuous capacity building.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested three Nandigama mandal officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh for house-building permission. They were caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1 lakh. Legal proceedings are underway in ACB Court, Hyderabad.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested an Endowment Department inspector in Hyderabad for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. The official had allegedly demanded Rs 1.50 lakh for issuing a land survey report and was caught red-handed during the transaction.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against a Deputy Transport Commissioner and conducted searches across Telangana, detecting properties, land, cash, gold and vehicles worth Rs 12.72 crore, with officials saying the market value is significantly higher.