Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two PMKSY 2.0 officials in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on Thursday. The arrests followed allegations that they demanded illegal payments from a contractor.
The ACB arrests two officials in connection with alleged bribes linked to project bills and the allotment of further works. The accused included Satish Reddy, Project Officer, and Raju, Technical Officer, of the PMKSY 2.0 Bhagirathipet Project.
According to the ACB, the two officers allegedly sought bribes ranging from 10% to 25% of contractors’ bill amounts. They demanded the payments to clear pending bills and allot additional works. The complainant alleged that the officers threatened to stop processing bills and deny further works unless he paid the bribes.
ACB arrests two officials after examining financial records
The ACB examined allegations involving payments totalling Rs 39,17,000 through various bank accounts and UPI transactions. The accused officers allegedly provided the account details for these transfers. The complainant also gave investigators bank statements and WhatsApp chat records to support his allegations.
Additionally, Satish Reddy allegedly demanded another 25% of the amount relating to the seventh bill. He reportedly linked this demand to recording measurements for further works and clearing pending payments.
Following its examination of the available evidence, the ACB obtained authorisation from the competent authority and registered a criminal misconduct case.
The agency invoked Sections 7(a), 7(b) and 13(1)(b), read with Section 13(2), of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The provisions included amendments introduced in 2018. The ACB’s Warangal Range registered Crime No. 12/RCO-ACB-WRL/2026 on October 14, 2026.
ACB arrests two officials and seeks judicial remand
The ACB arrested Satish Reddy and Raju on October 22, 2026. Officials initiated proceedings to produce both accused before the Special Court for SPE and ACB Cases in Warangal. The agency sought judicial remand for the two officers. Meanwhile, investigators continued examining the bribery allegations and related financial transactions.
The ACB also urged citizens to report demands for bribes by public servants through its toll-free number, 1064. Additionally, people can contact Telangana ACB through WhatsApp at 9440446106 or its official Facebook and X accounts.
The bureau said citizens could also use QR codes at government offices and prominent public places to contact investigators. It further assured complainants that the agency would protect their identities and keep their personal details confidential.