Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Revenue Employee Arrested in Alleged ₹8 Crore Job Fraud
A government employee has been accused of tricking people who wanted jobs.
Police say he took nearly Rs 8 crore from 54 unemployed people.
He allegedly promised them jobs at two facilities in the district.
The accused was identified as Korl Kalyan.
Police say he used the money for online cricket betting.
A complaint was filed at a police station in Bhadrachalam.
Police later arrested him on September 6.
He was sent to judicial custody.
Police are also investigating other cases against him.
A senior assistant in the Revenue Department was arrested and remanded over an alleged job fraud.
Police said Korl Kalyan collected nearly Rs 8 crore from 54 unemployed people.
He allegedly promised jobs at BTPS Manuguru and ITC’s Sarapaka facility.
Police said Kalyan lost the collected money through online cricket betting.
The case began after a complaint at Bhadrachalam Town Police Station, and further cases remain under investigation.
- Who
- Senior Revenue Department assistant Korl Kalyan was arrested; police said 54 unemployed people were allegedly affected.
- What
- He allegedly collected nearly Rs 8 crore by promising jobs and used the money for online cricket betting.
- When
- A case was filed about 10 days before the report, and Kalyan was apprehended on September 6.
- Where
- The alleged collections involved Bhadrachalam, Manuguru, Palvancha, Illandu, Cherla, Dummugudem, Wajedu, Burgampahad and other areas in Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- Why
- Police said he sought money from people by promising employment and then lost the funds through online cricket betting.
- Accused
- Korl Kalyan, a senior assistant in the Revenue Department
- Amount allegedly collected
- Nearly Rs 8 crore
- People allegedly affected
- 54 unemployed persons
- Promised workplaces
- BTPS Manuguru and ITC’s Sarapaka facility
- Arrest location and date
- Bhadrachalam, September 6
- Police station
- Bhadrachalam Town Police Station
- Current status
- Arrested, remanded, and under investigation in connection with other cases