Massive ACB Crackdown: Circle Inspector’s Assets, Gold and 54 Liquor Bottles Unearthed
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Vijayawada: The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Andhra Pradesh (ACB) unearthed significant assets, including a duplex house, gold ornaments, property documents and 54 full liquor bottles, during continued searches at the residence of an arrested Circle Inspector in Pulivendula Rural Circle. The searches were carried out in connection with a corruption case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Searches continue in corruption case ACB
According to the press release of the ACB headquarters in Vijayawada, the searches were conducted on February 24, 2026, as a continuation of the action initiated on February 23 in Crime No. 05/RCT-KDP/2026 of ACB, Kadapa Range.
The case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, along with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The accused officer has been identified as Nallapalli Venkata Ramana, Circle Inspector of Police, Pulivendula Rural Circle.
Duplex house, gold and documents unearthed
During the searches at the officer’s residential premises, ACB officials reportedly seized incriminating material, including property documents.
Among the assets unearthed were:
A ready-to-occupy duplex house located in Nandyala
Approximately 200 grams of gold ornaments
Valuable household articles
Officials stated that the material seized would form part of the ongoing investigation to determine the extent and source of the assets.
54 liquor bottles seized; separate case to be registered
In addition to the assets, 54 full liquor bottles were found and seized during the search operations. The seized liquor has been handed over to the concerned Prohibition and Excise Department authorities for registering a separate case under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act against the accused officer.
Investigation in progress
The ACB clarified that further investigation into the corruption case is underway to ascertain additional details regarding the alleged offences and the assets discovered during the raids.
Public urged to report corruption
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has appealed to citizens to report instances of bribery or corruption to their respective district ACB officers.
Complaints can also be lodged through:
Toll-free number: 1064
Mobile: 94404 40057
Email: complaints-acb@ap.gov.in](mailto:complaints-acb@ap.gov.in
Officials reiterated that public cooperation is crucial in curbing corruption and ensuring accountability in public service.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Andhra Pradesh, has uncovered significant assets during continued searches at the residence of an arrested Circle Inspector in Pulivendula Rural Circle, Kadapa district. The action is part of an ongoing corruption investigation registered under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
According to an official press release issued from the ACB headquarters in Vijayawada, the searches conducted on February 24, 2026, were a continuation of operations initiated a day earlier in connection with Crime No. 05/RCT-KDP/2026 of ACB, Kadapa Range. The accused officer has been identified as Nallapalli Venkata Ramana, who was serving as Circle Inspector of Police in Pulivendula Rural Circle at the time of his arrest.
During the search at his residential premises, ACB officials reportedly seized several incriminating materials, including property-related documents and valuable assets. Among the major findings was a ready-to-occupy duplex house located in Nandyala. In addition, approximately 200 grams of gold ornaments were recovered, along with various valuable household articles. These assets are now being examined as part of the probe to determine their source and whether they are disproportionate to the officer’s known income.
Apart from property and gold, officials also discovered and seized 54 full liquor bottles during the raid. The seized liquor has been handed over to the concerned Prohibition and Excise Department authorities. A separate case is expected to be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act in connection with the liquor found at the premises.
The ACB clarified that the investigation is still in progress and that further details regarding the extent of the alleged corruption and additional assets, if any, will emerge as the probe continues. Authorities are examining financial records and other documents to establish the full scope of the case.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has appealed to the public to actively report instances of bribery and corruption. Citizens can lodge complaints through the toll-free number 1064, via mobile at 94404 40057, or by email to complaints-acb@ap.gov.in. Officials emphasized that public cooperation plays a crucial role in strengthening transparency and accountability in public service.
