Archive · 30 Jan 2026
ACB Catches Officials Taking Bribes in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, two government officials were caught taking bribes.
In Srikakulam, a welfare officer and his assistant were caught with a lot of unaccounted money after they asked for bribes from hostel officials.
In Hindupur, a village revenue assistant and officer were caught taking money from a man who needed a certificate for his house.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating both cases.
ACB caught a Backward Classes welfare officer and his attendant with Rs 1.84 lakh in unaccounted cash in Srikakulam.
The officer allegedly demanded kickbacks from hostel officials after government funds were released.
In Hindupur, a Village Revenue Assistant and Officer were caught accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for issuing a possession certificate.
The bribe in Hindupur was initially demanded as Rs 18,000 but was negotiated down to Rs 8,000.
Both cases are under further investigation by the ACB.
- Who
- Gaddi Bala Mukunda Rao, Gudla Ramakrishna, Ramanjinappa, Haritha
- What
- Bribery cases involving government officials
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Srikakulam district and Hindupur Rural mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Officials allegedly demanded and accepted bribes for official duties
- Officials Involved
- Gaddi Bala Mukunda Rao (ABCWO), Gudla Ramakrishna (attendant), Ramanjinappa (VRA), Haritha (VRO)
- Amounts Seized
- Rs 1.84 lakh (Srikakulam), Rs 5,000 (Hindupur)
- Locations
- Srikakulam district, Hindupur Rural mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district
- Agency Involved
- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
- Date of Incidents
- Wednesday (both cases)
