Hyderabad — The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reported a surge in action against corrupt public servants in the first six months of 2025, registering 126 cases, arresting 125 individuals, and unearthing disproportionate assets worth over ₹27.66 crore.

Between January and June 2025, the ACB filed:

80 trap cases
8 disproportionate assets (DA) cases
14 criminal misconduct cases
10 regular enquiries
11 surprise checks
3 discreet enquiries

The bureau also seized a total of ₹24,57,000 in bribe money during the period and remanded the accused — including public servants, eight outsourcing employees, and private individuals — to judicial custody.

June 2025 Snapshot: Crackdown Intensifies

In the month of June alone, the ACB:

Registered 31 new cases, including:
- 15 trap cases
- 2 disproportionate assets cases
- 3 criminal misconduct cases
- 4 regular enquiries
- 7 surprise checks
25 individuals, including two non-government associates, were arrested and remanded.
Seized ₹3,43,500 in bribes and uncovered disproportionate assets valued at ₹13.5 lakh and ₹5.22 crore in separate cases.
During surprise checks on RTA check-posts and sub-registrar offices, the ACB also recovered unaccounted cash of ₹2,72,030.

In total, 129 cases were finalised in the six-month period, and final reports were submitted to the government.

The ACB has urged citizens to help combat corruption by reporting any suspicious activities to its toll-free number 1064 or via WhatsApp (9440446106),

Facebook (@TelanganaACB), or X (@TelanganaACB).