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Telangana ACB Books Mahabubnagar Transport Official After Raids Find Assets Worth ₹12.72 Crore

Investigators say the market value likely exceeds the paperwork total pending verification.

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.