GHMC Bribery Case: Examiner Caught by ACB While Accepting ₹35,000 Bribe in Secunderabad

Hyderabad: In a major GHMC bribery case in Hyderabad, officials of the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a GHMC examiner red-handed while accepting a ₹35,000 bribe at the Secunderabad Zonal Office. The accused official allegedly demanded money from a complainant to process and forward a retirement benefits file.

The ACB trap operation at the GHMC Secunderabad Zonal Office led to the arrest of the official, highlighting continued efforts by authorities to curb corruption in public offices.

GHMC Examiner Arrested in ACB Bribe Trap

According to officials, the accused has been identified as Surya Vamsi Santosh, who was working as an Examiner in the Accounts Section of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Secunderabad Zonal Office.

Authorities said the official:

• Allegedly demanded ₹40,000 bribe from a complainant
• Promised to process and forward the retirement benefits file to the GHMC head office
• Agreed to accept ₹35,000 as part of the illegal payment

The complainant approached the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau, which then initiated a trap operation.

ACB Trap at GHMC Secunderabad Zonal Office

Following the complaint, the ACB team laid a trap and caught the GHMC examiner red-handed while accepting the bribe amount.

Key details of the operation:

• ₹35,000 bribe recovered from the accused
• The incident occurred at the GHMC Secunderabad Zonal Office
• The official was caught during the transaction

ACB officials confirmed that the tainted cash was seized from the possession of the accused during the operation.

Accused Misused Official Position

Investigators stated that the GHMC employee misused his official position to demand illegal gratification from the complainant.

Authorities said the accused:

• Acted dishonestly
• Attempted to gain undue financial advantage
• Delayed official work to demand bribe money

Such actions are considered serious violations under anti-corruption laws.

Accused to Be Produced Before ACB Court

After the GHMC bribe case arrest, the accused official was taken into custody.

Officials stated that:

• The accused will be produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases in Nampally
• The court will decide on judicial remand
• Further investigation is ongoing

Authorities have also kept the identity of the complainant confidential for security reasons.

ACB Urges Citizens to Report Corruption

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged citizens to report any incidents of corruption.

Officials advised the public to:

• Report bribery or corruption cases
• Use the ACB toll-free helpline 1064
• Cooperate with authorities to ensure transparency in government services

The bureau reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against corrupt public servants.

The GHMC bribery case in Secunderabad, where an examiner was caught accepting ₹35,000 by the Telangana ACB, underscores the agency’s ongoing crackdown on corruption in public offices. Authorities have assured that strict legal action will be taken as the ACB investigation into the GHMC bribe case continues.

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