A total of 125 public servants, including eight outsourced employees and private individuals were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana in the first six months of 2025. A total of ₹27.91 crore was seized, which includes ₹24.57 lakh was recovered during trap operations and ₹27.66 crore unearthed in disproportionate assets cases.
The Bureau registered 126 cases, including 80 trap cases, eight disproportionate assets cases, 14 criminal misconduct cases, 10 regular enquiries, 11 surprise checks and three discreet enquiries between January and June 2025.
In June, the ACB registered a total of 31 cases and inquiries. These included 15 trap cases, two disproportionate assets cases, three criminal misconduct cases, four regular enquiries and seven surprise checks. During these operations, 25 public servants, including two outsourcing employees and private individuals, were trapped, arrested and remanded to judicial custody. In trap cases across various departments, an amount of ₹3.43 lakh was seized in June. Additionally, surprise checks carried out at RTA check posts and Sub-Registrar offices resulted in the seizure of unaccounted cash amounting to ₹2.72 lakh.
In terms of finalisation, the Bureau completed an investigation into 11 cases in June and forwarded the final reports to the Telangana Government. Over the six-month period, a total of 129 cases were finalised and sent for further action.
The Bureau advised the public to report any demand for bribes by government officials. Citizens can contact the ACB through its toll-free number 1064, or reach out via WhatsApp (9440446106), Facebook (Telangana ACB), and X (@TelanganaACB). The bureau said that the identity of complainants will be kept confidential.
Published – July 01, 2025 07:02 pm IST