ACB Telangana in 2025: 199 corruption cases, 273 arrests, Rs 96 crore disproportionate assets exposed

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Telangana, intensified its fight against corruption in 2025, registering as many as 199 cases and arresting as many as 273 accused, including many government servants.

The data was provided in the bureau’s annual round-up released on December 31.

Trap cases dominate enforcement

Trap cases formed the bulk of enforcement action during the year.

Of the 199 cases registered, 157 were trap cases, resulting in the arrest of 224 accused, including 176 government employees.

In addition, the bureau booked 15 cases of Disproportionate Assets (DA) against public servants and 26 cases of other criminal misconduct, leading to the arrest of 34 accused.

Rs 57 lakh seized; complainants reimbursed

In 158 trap cases registered in 2025, the ACB seized Rs 57.17 lakh. After due legal process, Rs 35.89 lakh was returned to the complainants, reinforcing public confidence in the anti-graft mechanism.

Illicit wealth worth Rs 96 crore unearthed

A major highlight of the year was the detection of properties worth Rs 96.13 crore in 15 DA cases, exposing a large-scale accumulation of assets disproportionate to known sources of income by public servants.

Sanctions, chargesheets and surprise checks

The Bureau secured 115 prosecution sanction orders from the government and filed chargesheets accordingly.

As part of preventive vigilance, it conducted 26 regular enquiries into corruption allegations and carried out 54 surprise checks at Sub-Registrar offices, RTA check-posts, welfare hostels and other public offices across the State.

Training on surveillance and investigation into financial cases

Special focus was placed on training and professional development.

Basic induction training was imparted to 73 officers, while advanced sessions covered surveillance methods, preparation of suspect profiles, investigation of financial transactions and digital footprints, and application of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (amended in 2016).

Anti-Corruption Week, QR complaint system launched

The ACB observed Anti-Corruption Week from December 3 to 9.

During the awareness drive, Telangana ACB Director General Charu Sinha launched a QR code-based complaint system to enable citizens, particularly in remote areas, to lodge complaints quickly, securely and without intermediaries.

Public outreach activities included rallies, distribution of pamphlets and posters and essay competitions for students.

How citizens can report corruption

Members of the public facing a demand of bribe from any public servant can contact the ACB through:

Toll-free number: 1064

WhatsApp: 9440446106

Facebook: Telangana ACB

X (formerly Twitter): @TelanganaACB

Complaints may also be lodged in person at ACB range offices across the State and at the Head Office in Hyderabad. The bureau assured that the identity of complainants would be kept strictly confidential.