ACB books Mahabubabad MV inspector in DA case; assets worth Rs 3.51 crore unearthed
The accused officer has acquired assets by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service
By Newsmeter Network
ACB books Mahabubabad MV inspector in DA case; assets worth Rs 3.51 crore unearthed
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials have registered a case of disproportionate assets to the known sources of income that was registered against Mohd Ghouse Pasha, Motor Vehicle Inspector (under suspension), FAC district transport officer, Mahabubabad.
The accused officer has acquired assets by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service. As this is an offence punishable by U/Sec 13 (1) (b) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), searches were conducted on Friday at his house and other four various places belonging to him and his family members.
Crores of assets unearthed
During the searches, property documents related to houses, open plots and agriculture lands were found i.e., 2-house documents as much as Rs 26,85,000, 25-Open plot documents with worth of Rs 2,28,29,168, documents related to agriculture lands Acres 10-36Ā½ guntas with the worth of Rs 55,98,736 were found in the names of accused officer and his family members.
The market value is expected to be much higher than the official value. Furthermore, household articles with the worth of Rs 7,03,805, a four-wheeler and two wheeler vehicles with the worth of Rs 32,90,000 were found. The total assets are estimated to be about Rs 3,51,06,759. Further verification of additional assets is underway.
Therefore, Mohd Ghouse Pasha was arrested and produced before the Special Court for SPE & ACB Cases-cum-III Additional District & Sessions Judge at Warangal. The case is under investigation.
The ACB officials urged people to call 1064 (toll-free number) to report any public servant asking for a bribe. The name and details of the complainant will be kept confidential.
