Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) intensified its campaign against graft last month, netting 25 public servants in a series of trap cases that exposed the continuing menace of bribery in government offices.
According to official data released on Monday, the ACB registered 19 new cases in May 2025, including 14 trap cases, four criminal misconduct cases, and one surprise check. The bureau’s vigilance teams seized a total of ₹3.63 lakh in bribe money during these operations, laying bare the scale of corruption entrenched in the system.
An official from the ACB said that all 25 officials arrested in the trap cases have been remanded to judicial custody. “We will continue to pursue a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption,” he added, noting that the bureau’s efforts are focused on both prevention and swift action.
The Bureau also completed investigations in 33 cases last month, forwarding the final reports to the government. Additionally, from January to May 2025, it finalised investigations in 112 cases, reflecting its intensified efforts to weed out corruption in public service.
ACB Director General TG Hyderabad also convened a crime review meeting on May 30, instructing officers to expedite pending investigations. “We want to ensure that every complaint is acted upon promptly and fairly,” an official said.
The ACB recently opened a new office at Mancherial under the Adilabad range on May 1, aiming to expand its outreach and accessibility in Mancherial and Komaram Bheem–Asifabad districts.
The bureau urged citizens to report any demands for bribes to its toll-free helpline, 1064, or to lodge complaints through WhatsApp, Facebook, or X (formerly Twitter). Officials assured that the identity of complainants would be kept confidential.