ABCWVO ACB Raids Expose Crores in Assets in Srikakulam
ABCWVO ACB Raids Expose Crores in Assets in Srikakulam
ABCWVO ACB Raids in Srikakulam district have uncovered large amounts of suspected illegal assets during searches conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the residences of a welfare officer.
Officials said the ABCWVO ACB Raids targeted the houses of Backward Classes Welfare Officer Gaddi Bala Mukundarao, who was serving in Narasannapeta and also holding additional charge for the Sompeta division.
The searches were conducted after complaints alleged that the officer demanded bribes from hostel wardens for clearing mess bill payments.
ABCWVO ACB Raids Reveal Cash, Gold and Property Documents
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According to ACB officials, the ABCWVO ACB Raids led to the seizure of large quantities of valuables and documents related to multiple properties.
During the operation, authorities recovered 322 grams of gold ornaments, 1.75 kilograms of silver items, and various property documents. Officials also seized some cash, one car, and two motorcycles from the premises.
Investigators stated that documents linked to four immovable properties under the sub-registrar offices of Rajam, Srikakulam, and Kothavalasa were also found during the searches.
Such ACB corruption raids in Andhra Pradesh often uncover disproportionate assets linked to officials suspected of accepting bribes.
Background of Corruption Allegations
The ABCWVO ACB Raids were carried out following allegations that Mukundarao collected bribes while approving hostel mess bills. According to complaints, the officer allegedly demanded ₹15 per student from wardens for clearing payments.
Earlier, on January 28, ACB officials conducted surprise inspections at his office. During that operation, officers reportedly recovered ₹1,84,070 in unaccounted cash that was not reflected in official records.
Following that inspection, authorities expanded the investigation and conducted simultaneous searches at two houses belonging to the officer in Srikakulam town.
Investigation Continues
The ABCWVO ACB Raids have drawn attention to corruption allegations in welfare department administration. Officials stated that the seized materials are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
ACB officers are now verifying the assets and financial records linked to the officer. Authorities said further action will be decided based on the outcome of the investigation.
Officials also confirmed that inquiries are continuing to determine whether the recovered assets are disproportionate to the officer’s known sources of income.
