Hyderabad: ACB officials produced two excise inspectors before a special court in a Karimnagar bribery case after uncovering illegal payments and benami transactions.
The ACB arrested AO-1 Gundeti Ramu, Prohibition and Excise Inspector in Karimnagar Urban, and AO-2 Jakkani Venu, a Secondary Grade Teacher at MPPS Obulapur in Jagitial district, on March 17, 2026, at around 8:25 PM. Officials took them into custody and registered a case based on credible evidence.
Investigators found that Gundeti Ramu allegedly collected illegal payments from a liquor merchant through his associate, Jakkani Venu. These transactions occurred regularly between 2022 and 2024 using UPI channels.
Further investigation showed that Venu transferred the money to the bank accounts of Ramu and his father through SBI and UBI accounts. This pattern indicates a benami arrangement to hide the source of funds.
During searches at Ramu’s residence, ACB officials seized ₹20 lakh in unaccounted cash. Officials said Ramu used Venu as a conduit to carry out illegal activities and collect bribes.
ACB exposes benami transactions in Karimnagar case
Authorities presented both accused before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases in Karimnagar. Meanwhile, the investigation is still ongoing, and officials have withheld more details for security reasons.
The ACB has urged the public to report bribery by public servants through its toll-free helpline 1064 or via social media. It also assured that it will keep the identity of complainants confidential.
Officials reiterated that they will continue strict action against corruption and misuse of power across the state.
