Overview
- ACB teams searched the officer’s residence and 11 linked locations on December 23 across multiple Telangana districts.
- Seized holdings include a 50% stake in Lahari International Hotel, a 3,000 sq yd furniture showroom space, two flats, 31 acres of agricultural land, and 10 acres of commercial land.
- Officials also detected a polyhouse and shed, bank balances of about ₹1.37 crore, over one kilogram of gold ornaments, and two vehicles.
- The case was registered under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the investigation remains active.
- Some outlets, citing unnamed sources, reported that the market value could be far higher—including estimates above ₹100 crore—figures the ACB has not confirmed; the agency urged citizens to report bribery on helpline 1064 or WhatsApp 9440446106.