ACB Telangana registered 199 cases in 2025, unearthed assets worth ₹96 crore

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana registered 199 cases in 2025, with ACB Telangana filed these cases as part of efforts to arrest 273 individuals, including 176 government employees, in an intensified crackdown on corruption.

Among these, 157 were trap cases involving 224 accused. Fifteen were disproportionate assets (DA) cases, and 26 involved other criminal misconduct by government servants. In addition, ACB conducted 26 regular enquiries and 54 surprise checks at Sub-Registrar offices, RTA check posts, and welfare hostels.

In trap operations, officials seized ₹57.17 lakh, of which ₹35.89 lakh was returned to complainants. Disproportionate assets cases revealed unaccounted wealth worth ₹96.13 crore. The agency also secured 115 prosecution sanctions from the state government and filed charge sheets accordingly.

Training, surveillance, and digital complaint tools enhanced

ACB intensified capacity building by training 73 officers in surveillance, financial investigations, and digital tracking. Officers received instruction on the Benami Properties Act and legal processes relevant to trap and DA cases.

As part of Anti-Corruption Week held from December 3 to 9, Director General Charu Sinha launched a QR code-based complaint system. This initiative enables citizens, especially in remote regions, to report corruption securely. The week also featured awareness rallies, poster campaigns, and essay contests across the state.