Archive · 7 Sep 2026
ACB Seizes Rs 2.48 Lakh in Nellore Bribery Raid
Anti-Corruption Bureau officers carried out a surprise raid near Kavali.
They were investigating claims that officials were taking illegal cash payments.
The raid happened overnight at Musunuru Toll Plaza.
The people named in the case included a Motor Vehicle Inspector, two Home Guards and a private driver.
Officers said the group was collecting money from commercial vehicle drivers.
The suspects allegedly tried to hide some cash when the officers arrived.
Investigators found Rs 68,800 by the roadside and Rs 1,80,000 in a car boot.
The total cash seized was Rs 2,48,800, and the investigation is continuing.
ACB officials seized Rs 2,48,800 during an overnight raid near Kavali.
The raid took place at Musunuru Toll Plaza on National Highway-16.
Cases were registered against MVI Banavath Gopi Naik, two Home Guards and a private driver.
Officials alleged the group forcibly collected cash bribes from commercial vehicle drivers.
The suspects allegedly threw cash away when they noticed the ACB team, but all were detained.
- Who
- Anti-Corruption Bureau officials, Motor Vehicle Inspector Banavath Gopi Naik, two Home Guards and a private driver.
- What
- The ACB conducted a raid and seized Rs 2,48,800 allegedly linked to illegal cash collections.
- When
- From 11:15 PM on Saturday until 8:00 AM on Sunday.
- Where
- Musunuru Toll Plaza in Kavali Rural mandal, near Kavali, Nellore district.
- Why
- The raid followed intelligence about alleged illegal gratification and forced bribe collection from commercial vehicle drivers.
- Agency
- Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Location
- Musunuru Toll Plaza, Kavali Rural mandal
- Operation time
- 11:15 PM Saturday to 8:00 AM Sunday
- Cash seized
- Rs 2,48,800
- Roadside recovery
- Rs 68,800
- Car-boot recovery
- Rs 1,80,000
- Vehicle used
- Private KIA Seltos, registration AP39-WW-5445