Telangana ACB Intensifies Anti-Corruption Efforts with 148 Cases in 2025

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has ramped up its efforts against corruption, registering a total of 148 cases from January to July 2025. These include a significant 93 trap cases, nine disproportionate assets cases, 15 criminal misconduct cases, 11 regular enquiries, and several surprise and discreet checks.

In these operations, 145 public servants were apprehended, including 10 outsourced employees and private individuals, who were subsequently remanded to judicial custody. The ACB reported the seizure of Rs 30 lakhs in trap cases across various departments and uncovered assets worth Rs 39 crores in disproportionate assets cases.

The Director General of ACB, TG, held a Half Yearly Crime Review Meeting on June 23, emphasizing the need to expedite the investigation of long-pending cases. Officers were instructed to swiftly conclude investigations and provide reports to the Head Office. The DG commended the officers for their effective work in combating corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)