Two Moinabad Municipality Officials Caught in Rs 75,000 Bribery Trap
Telangana ACB caught two Moinabad Municipality officials accepting a Rs 75,000 bribe to overlook illegal construction.
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended two officials from the Moinabad Municipality for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000. The operation, conducted by the ACB's City Range-2 team, caught the accused red-handed while they were attempting to secure an illegal advantage related to a construction matter.
The ACB Trap and Recovery
The ACB officials executed the sting operation on September 30 following a formal complaint regarding a demand for money. According to official reports, the bribe was intended to prevent coercive action against a construction project that was being treated as illegal. The money was recovered directly from the possession of one of the accused during the trap.
Identified Accused Officers
The two officials involved in the alleged corruption have been identified as:
- Gundu Vani: Town Planning Officer of Moinabad Municipality.
- Yelamoni Sudarshan: A Senior Assistant in Moinabad Municipality, currently serving on deputation from his former role as Panchayat Secretary of Moinabad Gram Panchayat.
Allegations of Misconduct
The ACB alleges that the officers acted dishonestly and improperly in the performance of their official duties to obtain an undue advantage. The investigation suggests that Gundu Vani demanded the funds, while the money was physically accepted through Yelamoni Sudarshan.
Following the arrest, both Vani and Sudarshan were taken into custody. They are being produced before the Additional Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases at Nampally for judicial remand. While the investigation is ongoing, the ACB has kept the identity of the complainant confidential to ensure their security.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by the Telangana ACB to combat bribery among public servants. The bureau continues to urge citizens to report any demands for bribes through official designated channels.