Two Cyber Crime Police Sub Inspectors Caught by ACB in Malkajgiri LB Nagar for ₹1 Lakh Bribe
Two Cyber Crime Police Sub Inspectors in Malkajgiri LB Nagar were caught by the Telangana ACB while accepting a ₹1 lakh bribe to issue a notice instead of arrest in a cybercrime case.
Hyderabad: In a significant anti-corruption operation, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught two-Armed Reserve Sub Inspectors working at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate in LB Nagar while allegedly accepting a ₹1,00,000 bribe.
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The officers were identified as Pramod Goud (AO-1) and Jatayatish Babu Naik (AO-2). Both were working as Armed Reserve Sub Inspectors attached to the Cyber Crime Police Station in Malkajgiri.
Bribe Allegedly Demanded to Issue Notice Instead of Arrest
According to the investigation, the accused officers allegedly demanded a ₹1 lakh bribe from a complainant.
The bribe was reportedly sought for:
- Issuing a notice under Section 35 BNSS
- Avoiding immediate arrest in a cybercrime case
- Processing the case in a favourable manner
Officials said AO-1 demanded the bribe, while AO-2 accepted the amount on behalf of both officers.
ACB Trap Leads to Arrest of Officers
During the operation, ACB officials successfully trapped the officers and recovered the tainted bribe amount of ₹1,00,000.
Key developments in the case:
- The bribe money was recovered from AO-2
- The trap operation was conducted by ACB City Range Unit at LB Nagar
- Both officers were taken into custody
Authorities stated that the officers misused their official positions to gain illegal benefits.
Officers Produced Before Special Court
Following their arrest in the ACB bribery case involving Cyber Crime Police Station Malkajgiri, both officers will be produced before the Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases in Nampally.
Officials confirmed:
- The accused will be presented for judicial remand
- Further investigation into the bribery case is underway
- Details of the complainant have been kept confidential for security reasons
ACB Helpline for Reporting Corruption
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has urged the public to report any incidents of bribery involving government officials.
Citizens can report corruption through:
- Toll-Free Number: 1064
- WhatsApp: 9440446106
- Social media platforms including Facebook and X (Telangana ACB)
Officials assured that the identity of complainants will remain confidential.
Crackdown on Corruption in Telangana
The ACB action against two Cyber Crime Sub Inspectors in Malkajgiri LB Nagar for accepting a ₹1 lakh bribe highlights the agency’s continued efforts to tackle corruption in public services.
Authorities emphasized that strict action will be taken against any public servant found involved in bribery or misuse of power.
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