Hyderabad: A Revenue Inspector was caught accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 in the Peddapalli bribe case during an Anti-Corruption Bureau operation in Anthargam mandal.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Karimnagar unit, conducted the trap on Wednesday following a complaint. Officials apprehended the accused, identified as Sedanka Sriman, while he accepted the bribe at the Tahsildar’s office.
According to officials, the officer demanded money from a complainant to extend official favour. Specifically, he sought the amount to conduct a field enquiry related to the complainant’s mother’s land under the Bhu Bharathi Act–2025 and to submit a favourable report.
Peddapalli bribe case exposes revenue official misconduct
Acting on the complaint, ACB officials organised a trap and caught him during the transaction. They recovered the tainted cash from his possession immediately after the exchange.
Investigators said the officer misused his official position and acted for personal gain. Following the arrest, authorities took him into custody and initiated legal procedures.
Officials said they will produce the accused before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar for judicial remand. Meanwhile, the investigation into the Peddapalli bribe case is ongoing.
The complainant’s identity has been withheld to ensure safety. The ACB has urged citizens to report bribery through its toll-free number 1064.