Hyderabad: ACB books 22 cases in July; Rs 1.5 lakh unaccounted cash found at RTA, sub-registrar offices
Out of the 22 cases registered during the month, the bureau recorded 13 trap cases, where public servants were caught red-handed accepting bribes
By Newsmeter Network
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Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana has stepped up its vigilance against corruption, registering a total of 22 cases and enquiries in July.
The agency reported significant progress in exposing corrupt practices across various departments.
Multiple trap and surprise checks conducted
Out of the 22 cases registered during the month, the bureau recorded 13 trap cases, where public servants were caught red-handed accepting bribes.
Additionally, there was one disproportionate assets (DA) case, one criminal misconduct case, one regular enquiry, and six surprise checks.
Checks at RTA check posts and Sub-Registrar offices
These checks were primarily conducted at RTA check posts and Sub-Registrar offices, leading to the seizure of Rs 1,49,880 in unaccounted cash.
In total, 20 individuals, including two outsourcing employees/private persons, were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. An amount of Rs 5.75 lakh was seized in connection with the trap cases.
Rs 11.5 crore unearthed in DA Case
One of the most significant breakthroughs in July was the detection of disproportionate assets worth Rs 11.5 crore. The ACB continues to focus on high-value DA cases involving officials living beyond their known sources of income.
Robust activity in first seven months of 2025
From January to July 2025, the bureau registered a total of 148 cases. These include 93 trap cases, 9 disproportionate assets cases, 15 criminal misconduct cases, 11 regular enquiries, 17 surprise checks, and 3 discreet enquiries.
During this period, 145 public servants, including 10 private individuals or outsourcing employees, were trapped or arrested and later remanded to judicial custody.
The bureau seized a total of Rs 30.32 lakh in trap-related bribes and uncovered assets worth Rs 39.16 crore in DA cases.
151 cases finalised, reports sent to Government
The bureau finalised 21 cases in July 2025 alone, and a cumulative 151 cases from January to July 2025. All these cases were sent to the government with Final Reports for further action.
DG reviews progress, calls for speedy investigation
A Half-Yearly Crime Review Meeting was convened on July 23 by the Director General of ACB, Telangana. During the meeting, the DG reviewed the status of long-pending investigations and instructed officers to expedite probe processes. Officers were also appreciated for their diligent work and contribution to the Bureau’s performance.
Anti-Corruption awareness drive intensifies
In a bid to involve the public in its anti-corruption efforts, the bureau has launched an awareness campaign. Posters and stickers encouraging citizens to report bribery and other corrupt practices by calling toll-free number 1064 are being prominently displayed in public places, especially in rural areas.
