Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered a disproportionate assets case against MEPMA Additional Director Yadagiri Rao Nallagutta and conducted searches at 10 locations on Tuesday. Officials identified assets with an estimated value of ₹4.75 crore, including properties, vehicles, jewellery, cash and bank deposits.
The Ranga Reddy Range ACB registered the case against the official, who serves as Additional Director of the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA).
According to the bureau, the officer allegedly acquired assets beyond his known sources of income through corrupt practices and questionable means during his service. The agency registered the case under Section 13(1)(b), read with Section 13(2), of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018.
ACB searches 10 locations in disproportionate assets case
ACB teams conducted preliminary searches on November 3, 2026, at 10 locations connected to the accused official. The searches covered his residence, office, bank lockers and other premises linked to his relatives, associates and suspected benamidars.
During the operation, investigators recovered documents relating to several immovable properties in Hyderabad, Suryapet and Nalgonda district. The bureau identified 12 open plots at different locations in Hyderabad and Suryapet, Nalgonda district. Officials assessed their value at ₹58.63 lakh.
Additionally, investigators found documents concerning two residential flats at Uppal in Hyderabad, valued at ₹31.36 lakh. The searches also revealed a residential building at Uppal comprising a ground floor, three additional floors and a penthouse.
According to the ACB, the building carried an approximate value of ₹2 crore. Investigators also identified an RCC-roofed house in Suryapet district, with an assessed value of ₹4.75 lakh.
Furthermore, the agency found documents relating to a commercial shop at Uppal, valued at ₹1.06 lakh. The ACB stated that the actual market value of the identified immovable properties could be substantially higher than their official valuation.
Officials are examining the ownership records and documents collected during the searches. The property findings formed part of the disproportionate assets case against the MEPMA Additional Director.
ACB finds gold, silver, vehicles and bank deposits
Apart from immovable properties, investigators identified gold ornaments weighing approximately 1,792.2 grams. The bureau valued the gold ornaments at ₹33.82 lakh. Officials also found approximately three kilograms of silver ornaments, valued at ₹1.80 lakh.
Additionally, the searches revealed two four-wheelers, including a Toyota Fortuner and another car, with a combined assessed value of ₹73 lakh. Investigators identified three two-wheelers worth ₹2.80 lakh and household articles valued at ₹29.08 lakh.
The ACB also recorded electronic gadgets with an estimated value of ₹7,01,171. Furthermore, officials identified bank balances totalling ₹32.30 lakh across various accounts.
According to the bureau, the combined estimated value of the assets reached ₹4,75,61,171. However, investigators are continuing verification to identify any additional assets linked to the accused official.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that it would produce Yadagiri Rao Nallagutta before the Principal Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases in Hyderabad for judicial remand. The agency is continuing its investigation into the source, ownership and valuation of the identified assets.
Officials are also examining documents collected from the 10 searched locations as part of the disproportionate assets case. The bureau has not announced a final assessment of any additional properties that investigators may identify during further verification.
Telangana ACB urges public to report corruption
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau also appealed to citizens to report demands for bribes by public servants. People can contact the agency through its toll-free helpline, 1064, to report corruption and seek action under the law.
Additionally, citizens can submit complaints through WhatsApp at 9440446106. The bureau also accepts information through its Facebook page, Telangana ACB, and its X account, @TelanganaACB.
Officials stated that QR codes for contacting the bureau are available in government offices and prominent public places. The ACB assured complainants that it would keep their identities and personal details confidential.