ACB raids Machilipatnam AMVI Lokanadha Prasad at multiple locations, unearths huge wealth
As part of the investigation, coordinated searches were carried out at three locations on March 24 in vijayawada and Machililpatnam.
By - Sistla Dakshina Murthy
ACB raids AVMI, Machilipatnam Lokanadha Prasad
Vijayawada: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday raided multiple locations linked to an Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) and uncovered a vast array of properties and valuables disproportionate to his known source of income.
Case registered, raids conducted
Acting on credible information, ACB officials of the Vijayawada Range registered a case against Pillutla Lokanadha Prasad, currently serving as AMVI in Machilipatnam, under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).
As part of the investigation, coordinated searches were carried out at three locations on March 24, including the residences of the accused and his brother in Vijayawada, as well as his office in Machilipatnam.
Multiple properties and valuables seized
During the searches, officials seized incriminating documents and uncovered substantial assets, including:
Three residential houses in Vijayawada
One house site at Gunadala
Approximately 2.75 acres of agricultural land in Munagala village, Suryapet district (Telangana)
Gold ornaments weighing 450.2 grams
Silver articles weighing 1,496 grams
Cash amounting to ₹2.54 lakh
Two cars and three motorcycles
Fixed deposits worth ₹18.80 lakh
Bank balance of ₹40,000
Electronic gadgets and valuable household items
Further investigation underway
ACB officials stated that further searches are ongoing. A locker key has been identified and the contents of the locker will be examined as per legal procedures.
The accused is expected to be arrested following due process and will be produced before the Special Court for ACB cases in Vijayawada.
Service Background of the Accused
Pillutla Lokanadha Prasad began his career as a Transport Constable in 1995 in the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department, serving in Vijayawada.
He was later promoted and appointed as an Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector in 2015 and has since served in various locations across the state. Currently, he is posted at the RTO office in Machilipatnam.
Public urged to report corruption
The ACB has urged citizens to report instances of bribery or corruption through its toll-free number 1064, mobile number 9440440057, or via email. Officials reiterated their commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring accountability in public service.
